D.L. Lunsford's Flight of the Butterfly
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Because we all want to be loved and accepted, we yield too much power to people’s presence and opinions. We seek it first at home. Our blood bond assures acceptance, unconditional love, loyalty. But oftentimes those promises come with conditions. If you are to fit in, you must walk like them, talk like them, be […]
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If you slay a giant and no one was there to witness it, did you really kill it? You finally got a mountain under your feet but only the trees bore witness. You confronted the beast and not only survived the encounter, you emerged the victor, but no one was there to celebrate with you. […]
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Just do it. -Nike Don’t talk about it, be about it. -Bob Burns Quotes meant to encourage you to stop mumbling and complaining about what needs to be done and just get up and do it already. Life burdens us. There’s always something to do and when it’s done, there’s always something else. Much of […]
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Everyone has a story. At some point you may be the villain, but all the time the protagonist. You don’t always know when you’re the bad guy; may find out much later. But the story is all about you and you’re the star. As long as you live, the pages keep turning, and what is […]
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The disciples followed Jesus onto a boat out to sea. A great tempest arose putting their lives in danger. While the disciples were freaking out, Jesus was sleeping. Panicked the disciples awoke Him and beseeched Him to save them from perishing. But Jesus asked them why they were afraid and where was their faith; then […]
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You didn’t know it was there till you hit it just reaching for the stars expecting to grab one You saw the beyond and said, Yeah, I want that I can have that I can be that But when you shot for your star you got struck down Cuz you didn’t know it was there […]
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Your GLORY: that distinctive, notable quality (or qualities) you possess that sets you apart and warrants praise and honor from others. You possess gifts, talents, or attributes that you may give little thought to or may be completely unaware of. Some individuals, admiring what they see in you, strive to imitate you. Others, drawing inspiration […]
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That’s what you’re supposed to do. People say that when you verbalize or express what you did for someone else. It’s people’s way of dismissing your claim so you won’t receive more praise or honor due you. Maybe you’re guilty of saying it; I know I am. Doesn’t mean people get to trivialize or dismiss […]
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COME OUT lift up your head and your heart the sun is blinding So, adjust your eyes the darkness has passed And a new day dawns stretch forth your wings to its full breadth And BREATHE snatch air into your lungs work out the stiffness in your legs For you are free Now take up […]
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Each person’s faith walk is unique. A person can go in a direction opposite his peer, yet both be in the will of God (the destiny/ purpose God has for His people). So how can you truly know the faith walk of another? How do you judge your own? The bible admonishes us not to […]
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D.L. Lunsford's Flight of the Butterfly 