Against all Hope
Against all hope, when I was born, despite the decree from the doctors to my mother that I would die and there was nothing they could do...
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Crown of Beauty International Blog
- Mar 15
- 2 min
Blessed Hope
Hope: the state of feeling that what one wants will or might happen; to want something to happen or to be true. Longing for something...
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Crown of Beauty International Blog
- Mar 8
- 2 min
Anchored in Hope
I was out of my element as I attempted to settle my shaky body into a down-dog on the wobbly paddleboard. We had paddled across the lake...
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Crown of Beauty International Blog
- Mar 1
- 2 min
A Message of Hope
If ever we needed a message of hope, it is now! Every day seems to bring more tragic news from around the world. At times, this sorrow...
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Crown of Beauty International Blog
- Feb 22
- 2 min
The Real Thing
Earlier this month we celebrated Valentine’s Day, a holiday celebrated around the world where people display their affection for one...
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Crown of Beauty International Blog
- Feb 15
- 2 min
You are Mine
Valentine’s Day always takes my mind back to grade school. Remember those candy hearts that had messages on them? “You’re Sweet”, “True...
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Crown of Beauty International Blog
- Feb 8
- 3 min
Chosen in Love for Destiny
My aching body was half relieved, yet also sad that our National Lacrosse Tournament was over. It had been a long four days of battling...
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Crown of Beauty International Blog
- Feb 1
- 2 min
Symbols of His Imperishable Love
It’s beautiful. The petals are white and the middle is golden yellow. There is a dash of pink coming from the center. It is simple but...
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Crown of Beauty International Blog
- Jan 25
- 2 min
What do you want?
This time last year, I was struggling with the after-Christmas blues, but not the usual kind. I was trying to discern God’s direction...
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Crown of Beauty International Blog
- Jan 18
- 2 min
Build an Altar to the Lord your God
"Then build an altar to the LORD your God here on this hilltop sanctuary, laying the stones carefully. Sacrifice the bull as a burnt...
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Crown of Beauty International Blog
- Jan 11
- 2 min
The Mess that I am
I just love you Lord….but I don’t feel like that is enough. I’m such a mess. Because she loves me, I will rescue her. But is it enough to...
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Crown of Beauty International Blog
- Jan 4
- 2 min
A Fresh Start for a New Year!
One of the beautiful things of a New Year is that it can give us a sense of a fresh start! God has designed our earth, so each day ends...
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Crown of Beauty International Blog
- Dec 28, 2022
- 2 min
Changes in your New Year
As New Year’s Day fast approaches, we think about what changes we want to make. It is always best to take some time to evaluate the past...
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Crown of Beauty International Blog
- Dec 21, 2022
- 2 min
Prepare to Meet Your God
‘Tis the season … of Advent: the arrival of a notable person or event. Although the word does not appear in the Bible, the Church has...
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Crown of Beauty International Blog
- Dec 14, 2022
- 2 min
The God of the Impossible
Have you ever tried to put yourself in Mary’s shoes? She was part of a poor and devout Jewish family. She was engaged to be married to a...
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Crown of Beauty International Blog
- Dec 7, 2022
- 2 min
Expect the Unexpected
Excursion One I was thinking it strange that Mary, the mother of Jesus would not be included in the hall of faith of Hebrews 11. Perhaps...
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Crown of Beauty International Blog
- Nov 30, 2022
- 2 min
Reflections of Light
To reflect light, all I need to do is BE in its presence. It’s a beautiful concept really. The truth is that we are made to reflect our...
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Crown of Beauty International Blog
- Nov 23, 2022
- 3 min
The Beautiful Science of Love
How amazing it is that the human body PHYSICALLY needs love, affection and nurturing to even grow. “Failure to thrive” in children is...
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Crown of Beauty International Blog
- Nov 16, 2022
- 2 min
What Are You Willing to Trade?
Handing out candy to the little ones this Halloween reminded me of an activity with my childhood friends after collecting our loot. We...
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Crown of Beauty International Blog
- Nov 9, 2022
- 2 min
A Time to Mourn and a Time to Dance
There is a season for everything. A time to mourn and a time to dance. Just a little over one month ago, my beloved mother went home to...
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Crown of Beauty International Blog
- Nov 2, 2022
- 3 min
Capture or be captured
So often the focus in religion is to convict us of what terrible people we are and how we need to get right with God. We are told again...
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Crown of Beauty International Blog
- Oct 26, 2022
- 2 min
Do you have time for patience?
I am amazed at the patience of my dog each morning while she waits for me to get ready to take her for a walk. The Lord has used her...
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Crown of Beauty International Blog
- Oct 19, 2022
- 2 min
Clothes Make the Woman
The days are cooler, squirrels are hiding walnuts, and a kaleidoscope of brightly colored leaves are drifting gently to the ground. The...
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Crown of Beauty International Blog
- Oct 12, 2022
- 2 min
Cross the finish line
Can you think of a time when you were really persevering? Sometimes we can push through some very difficult things if we know the reward...
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