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30 May

5 Ways to Respond to a Friend in Need

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Growing A Friendship Series, Relationships

“A friend in need is a friend indeed.” I’m gaining new appreciation for this old adage. “Need” wrote its name across my heart weeks ago and my friends rose to the occasion. I wasn’t surprised. They are an amazing group of wise, compassionate and praying women. Each one responded based...

24 May

When Hurt Is Deep, Hope Rises

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Hope for the Heart Series, In Difficult Times, Uncategorized

“Lord,” Martha said to Jesus, “if you had been here, my brother would not have died. But I know that even now God will give you whatever you ask.” Jesus said to her, “Your brother will rise again.” – John 11:21-23 NLT Saying these three words, “But I know” became...

16 May

When It’s Crunch Time for Creativity

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Affirmation

If you create anything — be it on a screen, with a team or in your imagination– you know the sound of a deadline approaching. That sound rang in my ears as I responded to requests for ministry event ideas. The deadlines varied for each task but here’s the list:...

09 May

3 Things to Remember When Victory Seems Out of Reach

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In Difficult Times

My 16-year-old son loves being seven inches taller than me. Of course, it wasn’t always this way. I remember Ryan’s tiny hands and toddler squeals just like it was last week. Now his voice is deeper. I pray he will grow wiser in the days ahead. My husband and I...

02 May

Maximizing The Middle of a Situation

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A Season of Waiting

Everything I desire doesn’t appear all at once. Sometimes it doesn’t appear at all. However, some goals happen in phases, requiring me to seek God in my uncertainty, receive encouragement from others and learn how to adapt along the way. Whenever a new phase begins, I’m grateful if it comes...

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The Blog

5 Ways to Respond to a Friend in Need

When Hurt Is Deep, Hope Rises

When It’s Crunch Time for Creativity

3 Things to Remember When Victory Seems Out of Reach

Maximizing The Middle of a Situation

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