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Norma L. Brumbaugh

Inspirational Writer, Author, and Speaker

PO Box 6432, Chico, CA 95927
nlbrumbaugh@gmail.com

Keep a smile in your heart.

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Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow

How I’m doing…

So, here I am trying to publish my blog after waiting for quite awhile. It’s a beautiful day around here. For that, I am grateful. It is one of many things I have to be thankful for. Let me share a bit…

I had a double whammy but not unexpected…I guess. I’ve been recovering from having a stoke. Yes, it’s been a bit weird, and I’m not back to normal. But I’m getting there, thanks to Jesus my helper. My dad also passed during my time of struggle. Everyone (but one) was able to come out to remember the many ways Dad impacted their lives. We were all so grateful.

My Father…

Dad was a man of integrity. He walked and talked the way of a true man of God. No, he did not speak the truth as some do, but he lived it. As all of us shared and talked, we remembered the many ways he stepped up to speak of his faith as natural as many of us live our lives. His faith was a part of who he was. He lived to 93 years of age. He was the giver of many cherished and fun-filled memories. I am grateful for all that he gave to us. He was a “real” Christian.

God’s Ways Are the Best

I’ve been slower now than I used to be. It’s taking some time to get used to it. God is making me into a different (in some regards) person than I used to be. I’m not as quick or set about doing the things he puts in my path. But they’re still worth doing. I am so glad for the relatives that come by and help with things. The many truths speak life to my soul. They are cherished. Impactful. Remembered. God reminds me of the attitudes and precious ways and meanings of his Word, his Truth, his Way, and his Life. I am so grateful for this, for he means it all for the past as well as the present.

I mean it!

I hope you are doing well. God means for you to look up to him. Find your strength in him. Be blessed in him. We aren’t alone. He helps us. He gives to us. He loves us. God wants us to be strong in him. If we could just do that and do it well, He would be pleased with us. God is real, strong, and true. Make no mistake, this is true; I kid you not.

Do not forget, you are God’s precious child.

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Our Families

Why we are here today.

A while back we were intent on finding out why we are here. We wanted to know what is important in life and how we could be intent on solving it. I wasn’t all that engaged nor that concerned with it. But I was alarmed with the big no-no’s being entertained in the discussion. Could we get by without a core guiding pass? I didn’t know, but I was sure about one thing. I knew we needed God in our path or there would be no meaning attached.

Say What?

Now, we’re chugging a long with some good and some bad impressions. Can we clean it up? I think so. People need a good point to build upon. A good point is a positive definition for leaning into and claiming home. How so, you may ask. Well, it’s finding that which is good and makes life worth living. Life can be bad or good and many places in between. So how can I find something which is good all the time and doesn’t change one iota?

I’m a Christian writer with an ear to the ground. I want to know what people are thinking despite what the inner circle has to say. We are impactful people. We get clues where we look, whether it’s up, down or in between. What we have to do is look carefully at the world we live in and see if it remains true to our set beliefs and conditions. If so, we are looking in the right direction. If not, we must look again and keep looking until we find the things that are infallible.

You See. . .

Let’s say, we’re talking about God. How does God make it in the seven day forecast and not get blown away when life happens. If you really start looking for Him, you’re going to find Him. For God is anxious for you to find Him. But He is not interested in having you kick the tires and go away. He expects you to take a serious look underneath the hood. There you will find what you seek. It may take quite a few looks but that doesn’t matter. God is real. He is so real that you cannot deny His presence.

In time you will find Him. Call His name out. Wait. Believe. Call again. You may not find Him on your first look but you will find Him. How do I know this? He who calls upon His name will be found. God delights in having you find Him. He knows you will seek Him until you find him. He calls out to you until you hear Him. Don’t question His leading. It literally doesn’t matter how hard you reach out to Him. He is always near even when you think he is not. God is always waiting for you. He will meet you with open arms. He will embrace you, no matter the choices of your life.

Trust Him. You’ll be glad you trusted in Him. He loves you so very much. Trust Him to show you.

A Positive Heartwarming Story

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 Positive Story: J. Landrum 8-30-2020

I met the neatest veteran of WW11 and Korea at the bank. I saw his hat and walked over to thank him for being a hero. We talked awhile as he shared stories of battles he was in. When I told him Brandon (her son) was killed in Afghanistan he started sobbing. We held each other’s hands as we both cried. He said he still remembers the men who were lost. He gave me this coin to help me remember that Jesus is the only hope.  In God we trust! God bless America and you sir! Kindness matters.