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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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  • New Years 2013

    Today is New Years Day, 2013. On this day every year, people all around the world, contemplate the prior year. It is human nature to “want” to be better. No matter where we are in our lives, we honestly have a part of us that desires to be better. I am thankful for this special […]

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    Crystal Ridlon

    January 2, 2013
    Praise God, Trusting God
  • Questions… Are There Any Answers

    A Life lived… Leaves us with questions? Endless questions… Left unanswered. Why is the sky blue? Why do birds effortlessly fly…. While my feet are imprisoned on this Earth’s soil? Deeper questions…? Why are people sad… Unhappy… Aimlessly wandering? Why can’t there be harmony on the Earth? Why can some people openly trust… Serve… Need… […]

    Crystal Ridlon

    December 29, 2012
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  • Praise To God and Count Each One Of Your Blessings

    Praise To God and Count Each One Of Your Blessings

    My son, Robby, wrote this poem and shared it with me tonight. I asked his permission to share it, and he said I could. I love the cute thoughts of young and innocent children. Here at my desk thinking. I have a lot of blessings in my life. I turn and start to work on […]

    Crystal Ridlon

    December 28, 2012
    Family Bonding Time, Motherhood, Parenting, Praise God, Trusting God
  • What Can I Do… What Can You Do… Our Contribution To Halting Evilness In Our Communities

    At times the  darkness suffocates me.The news… Ravaged with stories.Shootings… Theft… Scandals..  Anger… Fear… Murder rampant in today’s society. Today… A man.A sick… Angry… A Crazy man,Walked into a school.A child’s home away from home, And began to shoot. Twenty sets of parents left to face this world.Without their children, their daily reason to live.The faces…The […]

    Crystal Ridlon

    December 18, 2012
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  • This One’s Tough, I Need God’s Healing

    Countless times Lord, you have caught me. Always there to keep my faith from shattering on the cold… hard floor. My heart is reaching, needing, and yearning… For yet another miracle. A miracle of God sized healing, peace, and comfort. This one’s tough… When will the healing come? Can healing come from this? From this […]

    Crystal Ridlon

    November 26, 2012
    Encouragement for a Weary Heart, Uncategorized
  • Some Sweet Day

    My childhood hero… Left this world. Sitting next to his bed, Holding his hand, reading him God’s word, singing softly into his ear. He left this world. My deep faith… And his love for God insures me, he’s among Heaven’s angels. The Bible says, “There are no tears in Heaven”. I’m not so sure. I […]

    Crystal Ridlon

    November 24, 2012
    Encouragement for a Weary Heart
  • Save a Seat for Me

    Tonight your sitting around the Heavenly table. Countless times I recall sitting around the dinner table with you, My seat of choice was always next to you. Your laugh contagious, your smile beaming, and a spirit of God’s tender love all around you. You loved fellowshipping around any table. Your generosity evident to all. Two […]

    Crystal Ridlon

    November 23, 2012
    Encouragement for a Weary Heart
  • Dance Sweet Uncle… Dance With Jesus

    Here I sit, on the couch. Two weeks ago to the day, In the same spot we sat… Together. You were sick… Weak for sure. Yet…a beautiful conversation we shared. Here on this couch… We laughed… Loved… And spoke of future dreams. Pride… The emotion I felt in your presence. You listened to my heart… […]

    Crystal Ridlon

    November 18, 2012
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  • My Uncle… My Childhood Hero

      Memories… Powerful memories. Childhood memories. The good memories are bombarding my heart. You… Uncle were there… in the positive. Providing memories of happiness… love… and peace. I can’t recall a time you weren’t poised… peaceful… and kind. You stood out in my little mind. In a world full of chaos. Several times a year… […]

    Crystal Ridlon

    November 13, 2012
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  • My Uncle Will Soon Meet Jesus

    My hands are shaking.  My head is spinning, tension is squeezing extreme pressure into my neck, my head hurts, I feel utterly helpless.  I can’t make it stop.  There is nothing I can do, I can’t make my loved one stay.  God wants to take him home, into the Heavenly Realms.  I should be dancing […]

    Crystal Ridlon

    November 7, 2012
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