Category Archives: Life in Christ

Commitment Issues

Posted on May 11, 2014 by dbythesea

I’ve been having a love affair with my guitar and I was really hoping to make sweet music together, but I seem to be having commitment issues. Haha..no, really…I do love it and always enjoy my time learning to play it, … Continue reading →

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Skeletons in my Kansas City Closet

Posted on September 4, 2013 by dbythesea

I started this blog 3 years ago, with a desire to be authentic, expose my real struggles as a Christian and share my faith in God, so that I might encourage others and bring glory to His name, as well … Continue reading →

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Living with Boundaries

Posted on July 28, 2013 by dbythesea

I have always wanted to live my life with a sense of vulnerability, but with healthy boundaries. I haven’t always known how to do this, though. I either get trampled on because I’m way too vulnerable, or I become so … Continue reading →

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My Cinderella Story

Posted on May 6, 2013 by dbythesea

As a little girl, I was told many Bible stories, like Adam and Eve, Jonah and the Whale and Noah’s Ark, right along-side with the classic, Disney’s Cinderella and Snow White.  I was fortunate enough to have loving Christian parents … Continue reading →

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Life Promises Nothing…God Promises LIFE!

Posted on March 28, 2013 by dbythesea

AN EASTER POEM I WROTE LAST YEAR. Life makes no promises, nor guarantees gain; No glory in riches, power or fame. No freedom from sadness, worry or fears; pain or losses, heartaches or tears. No gain for the righteous, nor … Continue reading →

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LOVE: Noun or Verb?

Posted on February 5, 2013 by dbythesea

February is the month for Love. Valentines Day can either be a day filled with romance or great disappointment. I guess it depends on the circumstances. Maybe you don’t care much about Valentines Day, but I think it’s safe to … Continue reading →

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Life Promises Nothing…God Promises LIFE!

Posted on May 9, 2012 by dbythesea

APRIL 2012 An EASTER POEM… Life makes no promises, nor guarantees gain; No glory in riches, power or fame. No freedom from sadness, worry or fears; pain or losses, heartaches or tears. No gain for the righteous, nor justice for … Continue reading →

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What’s in Your Garden?

Posted on March 26, 2012 by dbythesea

SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012 What’s in Your Garden? Springtime reminds me of when I was a kid and my Mom started a garden. I remember being excited about it, but I didn’t know anything about gardening. I was about to … Continue reading →

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Headed Home

Posted on March 26, 2012 by dbythesea

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2012 HEADED HOME I’m a hairstylist and I’m often on my feet for a very long time. And at the end of my day, I can’t wait to get home. I’ll visualize my bed as I drive … Continue reading →

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Final Hour Faith

Posted on March 26, 2012 by dbythesea

TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2012 Final Hour Faith Have you ever been faced with a problem and not know it’s outcome or resolve until the very last hour?  The stress and anxiety associated with those events can be torment. But they are … Continue reading →

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