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My Daughter, Swirling Thoughts

April 13th, 2012 | Posted by Mary Puplava in My Daughter

I was facing a major decision in my life and just didn’t have peace. Thoughts were swirling around and around in my head. I finally sat down and journaled all of my concerns. I affirmed my desire to stay in the Lord’s will no matter what. We just celebrated Easter and I was recalling Jesus … Read more

Recently I received a series of compliments and encouragements. They touched me deeply, but I found them hard to hear in a way. There is no way I want to touch HIS glory. About a year ago, I asked a dear friend how she handles compliments on her work for the Lord. She told me … Read more

My Daughter, Leap Day

February 29th, 2012 | Posted by Mary Puplava in My Daughter

I was facing challenges and disappointments. My pastor had recently preached a sermon where he described facing prayer needs with a “Divine Sandwich.” It’s where a believer comes in alignment with the Lord, remains true of heart, and the Lord is at the other end. The two of us squeeze on the problem in the … Read more

7-11 Convenience Store?

February 21st, 2012 | Posted by Mary Puplava in Inspirational Thoughts

Yesterday I woke up at 8:11. This morning I woke up at 7:11. As I laid in bed waiting for my husband to put on the coffee, I wondered how I should begin my day–with the Word, with some material I had printed, where? As I put my bathrobe on, I thought about 7/11 and … Read more

My Daughter, Obstacles

February 4th, 2012 | Posted by Mary Puplava in My Daughter

I attended a small group of 30 women at a worship and prayer event called “Encounter”. During a quiet moment, I heard the following and shared it with the ladies: My Daughters, Why do you waiver between two opinions? I am before you. I am with you. I am your lead. I go ahead to … Read more

Prayer in Motion

January 31st, 2012 | Posted by Mary Puplava in Inspirational Thoughts

I woke up today with a song: Pray when you’re sitting. Pray when you’re standing. Pray when you wash dishes. Pray when you sit on a swing. Wherever you are, doing anything. Prayer is the key–just the thing.

Proverbs 24:10

January 24th, 2012 | Posted by Mary Puplava in Scriptures

I like to read the Proverb of the day. There is always a word or a verse that gets my curiosity. This morning, it was Proverbs 24:10– If you are slack in the day of distress, Your strength is limited. The word “slack” is #7503 raphah. It basically means to be discouraged. It’s root word … Read more

Hear My Heartbeat

January 11th, 2012 | Posted by Mary Puplava in Inspirational Thoughts

I was having a particularly tough day this morning. I had a lot of people on my heart for prayer. I had three workmen in my home before 10:00 AM and then was asked to give someone a ride to a meeting. I had exactly 30 minutes before I was to leave. I sat in … Read more

What’s YOUR Story?

January 1st, 2012 | Posted by Mary Puplava in Inspirational Thoughts

The following is my New Year’s Message I gave to my children along with the CD, “The Story” Every now and then, new music impacts me to my core.  I can’t get the songs out of my mind.  They swirl around and dance in my spirit and finally make their way into my heart.  I … Read more

Breakfast With My King New Year’s Eve 2011… when I wrote that in my journal, I thought, “This is the year when THE LORD GOD ALMIGHTY puts the Mayans and those soothsayers to shame.” This whole year to going to be about Your Divine Order – Your Government – Your Rule! It WILL be like … Read more