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What She Surrendered…
THIS IS MY OLD WEBSITE! Please Visit My New Website http://www.LucindaSecrestMcDowell.com What She Surrendered… Lucinda Secrest McDowell Sitting on the floor of the attic after uncovering a little ceramic plaque, I realized anew how letting go must be one of … Continue reading
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How Story Could Change the World
How Story Could Change the World Lucinda Secrest McDowell “Daddy, please tell us a story!” we begged. We had just finished another supper of corn bread, Georgia field peas, baked ham, fresh tomato slices, and, of course, sweet iced tea. … Continue reading
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Mercy Way Back in the Cove
Mercy Way Back in the Cove Lucinda Secrest McDowell My 1968 Ford rattled across the rickety bridge deep in the hollows of Kentucky, literally driving on a wing and a prayer. Rounding the bend, the scent hit me before I … Continue reading
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Are You Ready to Choose What Matters Most?
Are You Ready to Choose What Matters Most? Lucinda Secrest McDowell All the things. Good things. Worthy things. Extraordinary people, adventurous journeys, breathtaking beauty, life-changing words, fulfilling service, quiet moments, and soul-stretching creativity. But how do I choose? My own … Continue reading
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Leighton Ford’s Deep Influence
Leighton Ford’s Deep Influence Lucinda Secrest McDowell Is your influence on others deep or wide? Today’s culture extols the wide reach. For people in my profession, worth is measured by how many followers we have on social media and how … Continue reading
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When the Worst Thing Happens
When the Worst Thing Happens Lucinda Secrest McDowell What does a 34-year-old man do when he hears these two phrases only days apart: “Congratulations, you have a baby daughter!” and “I’m so sorry to tell you that your wife has … Continue reading
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Are You Too Weary to Climb that Mountain?
Are You Too Weary to Climb that Mountain? Lucinda Secrest McDowell “How much farther to the top?” I panted to my hiking companions. My Furman friends and I loved to spend weekends climbing in the Great Smokey Mountains, but I inevitably … Continue reading
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What Do We Do with Random Acts of Violence?
What Do We Do with Random Acts of Violence? Lucinda Secrest McDowell Will we ever get used to the news of a mass murder of innocent people? In a church? In a theatre? In a school? In an office? In … Continue reading
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The Power that Lifts Up When We Fall
The Power that Lifts Up When We Fall Lucinda Secrest McDowell My first thought was, “What am I doing sprawled at the bottom of these stairs?” Beside me, I noticed my purse in the corner and one shoe lying nearby. … Continue reading
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Have You Opened the Gift?
Have You Opened the Gift? Lucinda Secrest McDowell Every single day of my life I thank God for His gift of GRACE to me. Every day. What is that grace that literally “saved a wretch like me”? (thank you, John … Continue reading
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Lucinda Secrest McDowell - "Encouraging Words" 