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Under the Magnolia Tree

Millicent Flake – Sharing God's intersections in my life

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Author: maflake

I am a retired middle school media specialist, a writer, a wife and mother, a runner, a reader, a gardener and a seeker of God. I live in an antebellum home in Northwest Georgia with my husband.
Holy Spirit, Spirituality

Unobtrusive Power

November 7, 2022January 14, 2023 maflake

I love the modern invention of keyless entry on my little red Prius. Some of us are old enough to remember a time when you had to actually put a key in your hand, stick it into the lock on your car door, turn it to unlock the door, push another button to let in… Continue reading Unobtrusive Power

Tagged Henri Nouwen, Holy Spirit, John 142 Comments
Fear, Jesus' light, Spiritual warfare, Spirituality

Behind Closed Doors

October 20, 2022October 20, 2022 maflake

We put up the decorations on the outside, we snap a picture for Facebook or Instagram, we dry our tears and ‘make-up’ our faces, while too often hiding pain and turmoil that we have no clue how to deal with.

Tagged John 3:20-21, light and dark2 Comments
Spirituality, Writing

The amplified life

October 1, 2022January 14, 2023 maflake

I stepped out of my comfort zone this month to lead a class at our local arts center on Building Your Creative Writing Muscle. I compared writing to training for a marathon — both require putting in miles, changing our lifestyles, having a plan, and celebrating our successes. The class has been fun, with a… Continue reading The amplified life

Tagged 2nd Corinthians 3, creativityLeave a comment
rest, Spirituality

Riding the Waves

September 11, 2022November 8, 2022 maflake

A few weeks ago I enjoyed an end of summer trip driving through North Carolina from the mountains to the coast, visiting family and attending the wedding of the daughter of special friends I have had since high school days. My little red Prius and I covered over a thousand miles! I finished out the… Continue reading Riding the Waves

Tagged Atlantic Ocean, Isaiah 43, rhythm of life3 Comments
Amazon River

What else I left behind in the Amazon

August 12, 2022October 20, 2022 maflake

Almost two months have gone by since I returned from the Study & Serve trip to the Amazon with Justice & Mercy International. In my last post, I shared about leaving behind many of the things in my suitcase as our group left the Splendor for our return trip to the States. Many of those… Continue reading What else I left behind in the Amazon

Tagged @JusticeMercyInt, Amazon River7 Comments

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