Hello! Let me open the door for you! I am so happy that you stopped by for a visit!
My name is Deb. I’m a single mom blessed with an autistic son whom I adopted. We also have a four-legged family member named Riley.
I am a retired teacher and trainer with several years of experience teaching in the U.S. I had the privilege of serving overseas, where I trained teachers in special education and prepared staff members to work with individuals who had experienced trauma. My passion is to encourage other women by walking alongside them on their journeys and praying with them side-by-side.
Join me on this journey as I share joyful moments, even in the midst of complex, heartbreaking, and tragic times. I focus on looking back only to recognize God’s presence during our trials, giving God praise and waves of gratitude!
Soli Deo Gloria! – To the Glory of God alone
Obey God and Leave the Consequences to Him
The title is my favorite quote from Dr. Charles Stanley. I have one more message to share before I go on sabbatical… I don’t share full articles on my blog, but I often include quotes from other articles or blogs that have had a significant impact on my life. Today, I came across a post…
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I’ll Be Back!
Actually, I’m, I will be off all social media until February 1st. I am sharpening my manuscript, writing more, and mailing everything completed to publishers! God willing, I will have great news when I return! Prayers appreciated for no distractions. Until then… Clickety-clack, click-clack, click, clack, tick, ding.
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Hasten to Glorify God
“And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,” (Luke 1:46-46/NKJV) During my devotions this morning, I was reminded of the song Mary sang when her cousin Elizabeth celebrated her arrival and offered her a blessing, saying, “Blessed is she who believed…” Mary’s song of praise declared,…
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Sailing Waves – Book Update
A few months ago, I shared my change in book plans with some close friends. I wanted to be accountable and obedient to God by making this public. Everything seemed to be going well with writing. I found a Christian self-publishing business, completed the book, and received the edited draft from my editor. However, I…
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Waves of Prayer
Sometimes it’s a whisper… “Thank you, Jesus.” Sometimes it’s a gut-wrenching plea… “God! I need help!” Sometimes it’s a change of heart… “God fill me with joy and gratitude.” It’s waves of prayer by believers and nonbelievers alike. I don’t want to take the holy privilege of an invitation to communicate with…
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Living for Jesus
Only be strong and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to all the law… do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may prosper wherever you go. (Joshua 1:7) Several weeks ago, I had wanted to share a prayer chart design that I had created.…
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Waves of Gratitude 
Looking forward to keeping up with you and Josh as God leads you. Your story is a blessing filled with encouragement for everyone of His going before you as he does for each of us.
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