Category Archives: Encouragement

Snow!

Posted on February 8, 2020 by

by Michelle Fitzpatrick Thomas In honor of the beautiful snow that blanketed part of the Southeast today, I wanted to share some thoughts. Snow is a very rare occurrence here in Georgia, so when it happens it’s a major event. … Continue reading →

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Wisdom 2020

Posted on January 21, 2020 by

by Michelle Fitzpatrick Thomas Our church is going through a study of God’s Word together in 2020 called “Wisdom: Seeing Life Clearly Through the Lens of Scripture.” Today’s reading is Proverbs chapter 17. My favorite verse in that chapter, and … Continue reading →

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If I Die Tonight, I’m Not Afraid

Posted on January 6, 2019 by

A few years ago, I began to experience dizzy spells from time to time. It would usually last an entire day, but I would generally feel better the next day. It happened about one day a month at first. I … Continue reading →

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Don’t Hesitate

Posted on September 8, 2016 by

When my husband and I were planning our wedding in 1998, we struggled a little with what church we would plug into once we were married. Trevor had grown up in and was still attending a traditional Southern Baptist church. … Continue reading →

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Dads, Write Notes to Your Children

Posted on November 14, 2015 by

I was a student at North Georgia College in the mid-90s. The campus was about an hour’s drive from my parents’ home.  Because my grandparents lived about half as far from school, I stayed with them during the school week, to make … Continue reading →

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Don’t Worry; God’s Got This

Posted on August 25, 2014 by

My name is Michelle, and I’m a worrier. There are all sorts of groups for people who have problems. Maybe someone needs to start a Worry-Warts Anonymous group. Maybe I’ll start one. Any takers? Some personalities lend themselves to a … Continue reading →

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Why Sex Outside of Marriage is Bad For You

Posted on August 9, 2014 by

I feel compelled to delve into a very touchy subject here. My heart is burdened by the record numbers of young people who are engaging in sexual relations outside of marriage, evidenced by the rates of abortions, out-of-wedlock births, and couples … Continue reading →

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