LauraLee Shaw
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People, Not Projects at the Internet Cafe
Visit the Internet Cafe to read my post this month: We’re A People, Not A Project “Let’s ask the Lord to show us how to love and serve people as people, not projects–or even parts of bigger projects. Relationships, not … Continue reading
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Tagged friendships, genuine love, Internet Cafe, ministry, relationships, service
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Time to Untangle
“When a Christian shuns fellowship with other Christians, the devil smiles. When he stops studying the Bible, the devil laughs. When he stops praying, the devil shouts for joy.” ~Corrie Ten Boom Conflict, comfort & complacency. These are some of … Continue reading
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Tagged abiding in Christ, comfort, complacency, conflict, Corrie Ten Boom, distractions, faith-filled living, race, relationships, sin, strongholds, undivided heart, unity
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Not Your Pink Pepto-Bismol Heart Kind of Love (Re-edited & Re-posted)
Not that there’s anything wrong with the candy hearts at Valentine’s Day, (other than the fact that they taste like Pepto-Bismol). It just seemed like a good title while the talk of “love” is in the air. I was reading … Continue reading
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Tagged authenticity, Father's love, fellowship, genuine love, hypocrisy, love, love one another, loving others, relationships, transparency, Valentine's Day
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Intimacy Issues
Do you struggle to love your kids, your spouse, your family & friends deeply? Are you hesitant to let others in to know you better and be closer to you? Boy, can I relate. But there’s hope for us. Continue reading
Posted in authenticity, childhood abuse, confession, daughters, freedom, friendship, God's faithfulness, impacting others, marriage, motherhood, parenting, personal, relationships, testimony, weaknesses
Tagged abuse, affection, closeness, Father's love, genuine love, healing, intimacy, love one another, motherhood, neglect, parenting, relationships
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Just My Size
As I went to tuck in my girls at bedtime one evening when they were younger, I found two pairs of my clothes on the floor–clothes that they had sorted through and put on after having promised to return them … Continue reading
Posted in christian living article, Christian walk, confidence, contentment, freedom, friendship, humility, identity, impacting others, mentors, relationships, self-esteem, service, spiritual maturity, Super Christian
Tagged comparison, competition, contentment, ego, envy, fellowship, friendship, God's glory, God's will, identity, living by faith, personality, pleasing God, pleasing others, pride, relationships, service, spiritual gifts, unity
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Is Love in the Air? Or my Opinion?
“But enough about me, let’s talk about you: What do YOU think of me?” ~Beaches Opinions. We all have them, but do we really need to air them all? Or even half of them? I’m pointing at myself. I am … Continue reading
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Tagged biting and devouring one another, conversation, ego, Facebook, faith-filled communication, fellow believers, fighting among Christians, gentleness, grace, humility, kindness, love, love one another, mercy, opinions, pride, relationships, social media, speech, tongue, Twitter, words
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Real Life Fiction
I used to write short story fiction pieces, and one of my favorite things to do was to take an issue or scenario from my own life and put it into fiction form, adding some flair, changing the names and … Continue reading
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Tagged chores, communication, domestic duties, fiction, household, marriage, parenting, relationships
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Living Love
I can’t think of a better time than around the holidays to consider how our love toward one another (or the lack thereof) affects others. At the table, over the game, in the stores, on the road, during the parties, … Continue reading
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Tagged christian living, fruit-filled living, loving others, relationships
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WFW–Psalm 133:1
It’s Word-Filled Wednesday at the Internet Cafe! Head on over to worship with Scripture and graphic art today. I’m posting this one because I’m thankful to God for giving me close and unified bonds with other sisters in Christ. It’s … Continue reading
A Post about Mentoring at the Internet Cafe
You’ll find me lounging around at the Cafe this week with some good friends beside me. I’d love to hear your feedback and thoughts on these questions: Has someone poured into your life? If so, what qualities did she have? … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian mentor, fellowship, friendships, relationships, shepherding, spiritual growth
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