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We made a detour yesterday on our way home from a birthday party. We stopped to see a few dino friends. A few big dino friends. I love this picture I took of Grande looking that stegosaurus straight in the eye. It’s as if he walked right up to him to say “hello, Mr. Dinosaur.”

Obviously he had nothing to fear from a huge metal dinosaur, but still I loved his boldness. I mean that dinosaur was huge in comparison to my little boy!

At times the trouble we have in this world seems as big as that dinosaur. But we can confront it with the same boldness that Grande had with the dinosaur, with the confidence that Jesus has overcome and we have nothing to fear. And He knew we would need to know. He knew we would need his peace. That’s why he put it in His word.

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

John 16:33

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Devotion Mama

Worshiper, Wife, Mom Christy is first a worshiper, second a wife, and third a mother. She was created for worship and relationship. A wife to Samuel and mother to three boys ages 4 and under. President and Co-founder of Mamas Write (mamaswrite.com), she loves blogging and social media, but much prefers to spend time with family and friends in person with a mocha anything in hand. She has dishes in her sink and Jesus in her heart. She is surrounded by dinosaurs, cars, diapers, and sweetness.

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~SHANNON~ says:

September 6, 2011 at 1:54 pm (UTC -6 )

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What a neat place! I will have to look up where that is! And such a great moment captured:)
Jen says:

September 6, 2011 at 3:38 pm (UTC -6 )

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You are the second person that has linked up to Soli Deo Gloria this week that has used this verse. It so touches my heart and I can feel the fear within my heart beginning to lift!
Amy Sullivan says:

September 6, 2011 at 5:34 pm (UTC -6 )

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Exactly the kind of posts I like…short with a power punch! Thanks for linking up today.
Michelle DeRusha@Graceful says:

September 6, 2011 at 8:15 pm (UTC -6 )

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I agree with Amy — short but powerful. And that verse seems perfect for this time, as we approach the 10th anniversary of September 11.
Laura says:

September 6, 2011 at 9:11 pm (UTC -6 )

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THis just made me smile big! Love that photo…and the punch at the end.
GLENDA CHILDERS says:

September 8, 2011 at 10:21 am (UTC -6 )

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How sweet to stop with your kids at fun places.

Fondly,
Glenda
Kathleen Basi says:

September 8, 2011 at 10:33 am (UTC -6 )

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I have never approached times of trouble with something I would call confidence…only gritting my teeth and reaching forward into the muck while simultaneously upward for the divine hand. I suppose that is confidence, isn't it? It just doesn't feel that way.