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Millicent Flake – Sharing God's intersections in my life

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Category: Spirituality

Christmas, Spirituality

Exciting News!

December 20, 2022April 7, 2023 maflake

Exciting news coming in 2023 - (drumroll) - I will be publishing my first book, Moving Beyond: Maneuvering Through Life's Changes! This is a devotional book about dealing with the transitions in our lives. Watch this space after the New Year for a cover reveal, created by the talented Grey Von Cannon. As we enter… Continue reading Exciting News!

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Christmas, Spirituality

Interrupted

December 6, 2022January 14, 2023 maflake

On the Sunday night after Thanksgiving, I drove home from the Hanging of the Green service at my church, basking in the warmth of the simple joy of hearing the children sing and greeting friends. My Advent Season was off to a wonderful start. It was dark and I decided to take the backroads home… Continue reading Interrupted

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Spirituality

Grateful for What is There

November 23, 2022April 7, 2023 maflake

What do you see when you look at this picture—a vase or two faces? Psychologists say that the way we process optical illusions gives a clue to our creativity and intelligence. I just know that every time I blink, the picture changes. What we see in the picture depends on which part we are seeing—… Continue reading Grateful for What is There

Tagged #gratitude, @thewelcometableco, Thanksgiving3 Comments
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, 2022April 7, 2023 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

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