Compassion

I remember the morning of January 11th clearly. We were in the midst of a southern snow day and the girls, DH and I were having a late breakfast and hanging at the table. I reached over, picked up my iPhone, checked emails and my Twitter feed. In one brief second, it felt like the [...]

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brief update on Joanne

by Dedra on January 17, 2011

Please visit Joanne’s blog today to learn about ways that you can Help the Heims .  I’m excited that there are now tangible ways to help her sweet family.  Please be in prayer for decreased swelling, pressure and complete healing as they decrease the medication and wake Joanne up.  We are all desperate for Joanne [...]

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without ceasing continues for Joanne…

by Dedra on January 16, 2011

UPDATE: Toben as asked via Twitter that we specifically pray that the swelling decrease.  Joanne’s brain needs to stop swelling, decrease in swelling and pressure.  SO… the Lord has impressed upon several of Joanne’s friends to take tomorrow (and today if you wish) to corporately fast and pray on her behalf.    The fast will end [...]

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without ceasing for Joanne….

by Dedra on January 14, 2011

Most of you are aware of our prayers over my friend, Joanne. If you aren’t aware, Joanne suffered a major stroke Tuesday morning while running on her treadmill at home. Her husband, Toben is updating her blog when he is able over at The Simple Wife.  Her sister, Kristen wrote a lovely post this morning [...]

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PRAYING FOR JOANNE

by Dedra on January 11, 2011

Update on Joanne: News from Toben via The Simple Wife tonight.  Just precious.  Please go read it and pray over them.  I’m so grateful. Joanne’s husband Toben updated Joanne’s blog last night with the latest.  Please visit The Simple Wife and join with us in claiming Psalm 46 over her.  I am sending the link [...]

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there is still time to give…

by Dedra on November 27, 2010

I should have planned better.. but who knew that we would have only a few weeks to plan as we prepared to host a state-wide teacher workshop? I promise that I haven’t stopped giving or participating.. here are a few things to catch you up on the 30 Day Giving Challenge: secret surprise to brighten [...]

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organization turns to blessing

by Dedra on November 4, 2010

If you have spent any time here with a cup of coffee, you know how hard the road has been to fitness and changing my health.  I was SOO blessed by a sweet day with a good friend recently.  It ended with the reveal of this: A travesty, I know! I’m trying to keep it [...]

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Now to him, who is able…

by Dedra on November 2, 2010

20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. – Ephesians 3:20-21 I’m hanging out with a [...]

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4Tunate $4 Friends – amazing story of friendship

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by Dedra Herod on June 28, 2010

Honestly… I don’t know Jen.  I did not receive the blessing of  meeting her at Blissdom 2010.  I do know Jessie and Mandi and Manda and Jill through the bloggy world.  And this form of love and under-girding and fellowship took me to my face this morning. But, many of you probably know Jen Murray, [...]

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my heart is breaking for Haiti

by Dedra Herod on January 14, 2010

The devastation in Haiti is horrific.  Our sisters and brothers are hurting and need our help.  Some of us are not able physically or financially to travel to Haiti and help.  Many of us are.  Many are en-route or are already there.  My prayers and support are with the people of Haiti, their families, relief [...]

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