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“I want to be a woman of focus. I don't want to live by default, but by design.”

Quote by Linda Dillow

Book:What's It Like to Be Married to Me?: And Other Dangerous Questions

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What's It Like to Be Married to Me?: And Other Dangerous Questions

This book delves into the intricacies of marriage, addressing various questions that couples may face in their relationships. It offers insights into the challenges and joys of being married, providing a reflective look at the dynamics of personal connections. more

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Linda Dillow, born on March 24, 1943, is an American author known for her works in the fields of history, science fiction, and fantasy. Dillow is celebrated for her rich imagination and thorough research, and her books have won the hearts of readers across the globe. more

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“The Lord is my peace. I shall not live in anxiety. He puts me under His wing of comfort and calms my spirit within me. He takes all my anxieties on Himself and helps me to focus on Him. Yes, though I walk through a time of grave uncertainties and fierce anxieties, I will not fret - for You are my peace. Your Word and Your presence calm me now. You hold my uncertainties in the palm of Your hand. You soothe my anxious mind - You smooth my wrinkled brow. Surely serenity and trust in You shall fill me all the days of my life. And I shall keep my mind stayed on You forever.”

Source: My Journey to Contentment: A Companion Journal for Calm My Anxious Heart

“One of the biggest and most common mistakes a woman makes is to substitute activity for God for a relationship with Him.”

Common Mistake Activity Substitutes

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“Sadly, God mentions no crowned nags in Proverbs.”

Book:What's It Like to Be Married to Me?: And Other Dangerous Questions

Source: What's It Like to Be Married to Me?: And Other Dangerous Questions

“Contentment is accepting God's sovereign control over all of life's circumstances.”

Accepting Circumstances Contentment Sovereign Accepting God

Author:Linda Dillow

“Sometimes what is most important to us is not obvious and can be seen only by how we respond to our husbands in everyday life.”

Important Sometimes Husband Everyday Obvious Everyday Life

Book:What's It Like to Be Married to Me?: And Other Dangerous Questions

Source: What's It Like to Be Married to Me?: And Other Dangerous Questions

“If we want to be women of contentment, we must choose to accept our portion, our assigned roles from God. We must make the choice to dwell on the positive aspects of our role in life. If we don't we'll be discontent, always wanting something different from what we've been given.”

Ifs Want Different Choices Given Accepting Roles Aspect Contentment Portions Discontent Roles In Life

Author:Linda Dillow

“Gardening symbolizes our race's primordial acceptance of a responsibility and role in rectifying the harm done to the creation through sin.”

Done Sin Race Responsibility Roles Creation Acceptance Harm Gardening

Book:Inheriting Paradise: Meditations on Gardening

Source: Inheriting Paradise: Meditations on Gardening

“The trick is finding a person whose flaws don't drive you crazy...you know...someone whose flaws you can live with...someone who can stand your flaws, too.”

Knows Persons Crazy Findings Tricks Flaws

Book:The Time of Aspen Falls

Source: The Time of Aspen Falls

“People like to think the worst. They like to have hushed gossip sessions and point their fingers at someone's problems that are more obvious than their own.”

People Thinking Problem Worst Fingers Obvious Gossip Session

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“Sometimes just the tiniest allocation of time spent with a friend, imprints on your mind and gives you something to smile about for the rest of the week, month, or your life!”

Giving Mind Sometimes Week Months Time Spent Allocation

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