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The Flame Within

"All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work." 2 Timothy 3:16-17

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  • Longing…Waiting… Desiring… The Love of My Life

    Burning the midnight oil. Missing my best friend… my soul mate. Call me a sap, That’s okay. I am in love. I’ve been in love for over half my 35 years of living… to the same person. Seventeen years young… He secretly held my hand. My heart still hasn’t stopped beating. Still gives me butterflies…

    Crystal Ridlon

    July 8, 2013
    Learning to Love Your Husband
  • Thankful For An Amazing Vacation

    We drove all day yesterday and returned to our home sweet home at 7:30 p.m. We had an amazing vacation and I can’t stop praising The Lord for the wonderful memories we made as a family. Leaving the ocean was hard! When I’m standing next to the ocean with my family, watching the sunset, God…

    Crystal Ridlon

    June 26, 2013
    Family Bonding Time, Learning to Love Your Husband, Motherhood, Parenting, Praise God, Trusting God
  • Living a Victorious Life Through the “Almighty Counselor”

    I look in their faces… No matter how hard I try I can’t see their hearts. So many people… So many souls. Their eyes are a window into their souls. Usually… I can read the emotions of the eyes. In their eyes, I can see anger… Fear… Sadness… Joy. I can’t see “why” their feeling,…

    Crystal Ridlon

    June 20, 2013
    Encouragement for a Weary Heart, Trusting God
  • Heaven By The Sea

    Together we stroll… Her tiny hand, holds on tight. Walking beside the ocean, she giggles as each wave catches her feet. Her stature tiny, in comparison to the vast… powerful body of water. Yet, she’s not afraid. She is filled with giddiness. Together we sit, staring out at the sea. The two of us watch…

    Crystal Ridlon

    June 18, 2013
    Family Bonding Time, Motherhood, Parenting, Praise God, Trusting God
  • Reasons We Love Our Dad

    Reasons We Love Our Dad *He spends time with us. *He makes us laugh. * He’s silly *Takes us sailing. *Does lots of fun things with us. *Goes to our school stuff. *Gives us hugs and does “motions” with us. *He plays with me. *Plays good music. *He encourages us and makes us feel special…

    Crystal Ridlon

    June 16, 2013
    Family Bonding Time, Parenting
  • The Christian “F” Word

    Originally posted on Lessons by Heart: Barely making eye contact, Johanna* quickly looked past me as I entered the building and asked, “How are you?” Slowing down a bit, I responded, “I’m dying of cancer.” She never batted an eye. “Oh, that’s nice, dear.” Really? (I’m not dying of cancer – just so you know!)…

    Crystal Ridlon

    June 13, 2013
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  • What Is “True” Friendship

    The picture above is my friend Toni Christianson. She is one of several “true” sister friends, God has blessed me with. I’ve heard it said, “If you have one true friend, you are blessed.” I have been blessed with many wonderful “true” friends. Friends, who I can count on to lift me up before the…

    Crystal Ridlon

    June 13, 2013
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  • 13th Anniversary

    Thirteen years ago I walked down the aisle, toward my future. I’ll never forget the look in your eye as I walked down the aisle and became your wife. We promised to love one another for better or worse. We’ve kept that promise… Although there has been a little “worse” there has been so much…

    Crystal Ridlon

    June 11, 2013
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  • Just As I Am

    Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me! Who came up with this stupid saying? Do you believe it? Of course not! Why not? No one believes it, every human on God’s Earth…. Knows the “hurt” that comes as a result of careless… mean… and impatient words. Some are used…

    Crystal Ridlon

    June 9, 2013
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  • Society’s Rules “or” The Maker of Society

    Today’s societal norms regarding life, love, and marriage have forced me to ponder, “When is the {right} time to get married, When is the {right} time to have a baby?” Today the world tells us we have to have all our T’s crossed and our I’s dotted before we can consider marriage or having a…

    Crystal Ridlon

    June 9, 2013
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