Category: Family stories
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The Impossible Dream
Many years ago, I had a dream after praying and asking Jesus what I should major in at college. I dreamed that Jesus came to my room and sit on my bed. He came telling me what he wanted me to do. In the dream after Jesus sat down on the bed, I sat up…
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The Life Story of My Dad
When my dad was born on March 16, 1944, in Louisville, Mississippi, his father, Harold, was 27 and his mother, Kathleen, was 20. In 1944, Louisville, Mississippi, USA was a small town with a population of around 3,000 people. The town was predominantly rural, with agriculture being the main industry. The town had limited access…
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Exploring Family Stories of Faith and Life Lessons
This collection of family stories explores various themes such as faith, relationships, and personal experiences.
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Listening to the Holy Spirit: A Life-Defining Moment
I will always remember Aug 13 1999. My mom and I were leaving Walmart on 16th Ave. As we were getting into the vehicle, I felt/heard a voice/ a nudging not to put my seat belt on. I always wore my seat belt, but this feeling was too strong. So, I delayed putting on my…
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Mastering Pancakes: A Generational Recipe
Pancakes!My daddy was raised by his grandmother. He became grandma’s baby. He was frequently by her side. She made sure that nobody messed with her baby. Growing up he often watched her cook. He liked to eat pancakes, and she would make them for him. He learned to make pancakes by watching her make them.…
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God Hears Every Prayer: A Lesson from Childhood
There was a summer when the snake population was just too much. We were finding rattle snakes and water moccasins even by the house. I was only about 6 years old. My mom went to church and requested prayer for the snakes to stay away. At that time and place the pastor would take prayer…
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Understanding Relationships Through a Child’s Eyes
My parents divorced when I was 4 years old. My mom got full custody of me and my dad had visitation rights. My dad was a long-haul truck driver. He was one of the best drivers. He won many safe driving awards. For a few years he was a long-haul driving instructor. That meant that…
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Easy 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
When I was a little girl, we didn’t have much money. We certainly didn’t have money for extras like cookies, but children like cookies. I was no exception. Thankfully, we go WIC. WIC, for those that may not know, stands for Women, Infants, and Children. WIC gives food to poor women who have infants and…
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Rural Mississippi Tales: Healing from Poison Ivy in the 1960s
My mother told me this story many years ago. I am retelling it here as she told it to me. Marcus would be my grandfather. This event took place in rural Mississippi in the 1960’s. “When I was about 2 or 3 years old, my daddy, Marcus, worked for a seismograph company. He was the…
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Lessons in Prayer: A Near Miss on 16th Avenue
At 16, the narrator recalls a challenging experience in a malfunctioning car when an 18-wheeler turned too sharply nearby. Despite the chaos, no one honked, demonstrating community support. This experience reinforced the importance of sincere prayer and a relationship with God.