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12 Oct

When Love Becomes Complicated

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Lessons I've Learned (so far) Series,  Relationships
When was the last time someone hurt your feelings or made you mad? Sooner or later, we’re all on someone’s list. Our human nature guarantees it. We’re each a work in progress. And in the process, we can be less than sincere and more than someone else can handle. But...
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11 Oct

Waiting for The Unfolding

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Lessons I've Learned (so far) Series
Sudden loss is heartbreaking. It’s not always due to death. Loss of time, a dream or a loss of control brings its own sense of grief or frustration. These losses became the conversation between my friend and me. She wondered if an opportunity would loop through her life again or...
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10 Oct

Living In The Grip of Grace

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Lessons I've Learned (so far) Series
Looking at my to-do list, I see an unsettling sight. Unchecked boxes show the deficits in my daily grind. I forgot to do something. Again. I’m behind schedule on this or on that. If I struggle with work-life balance, it creates a confusing grace-works balance. But being defined by my...
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09 Oct

Faith When A Friend Faces A Crisis

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Growing A Friendship Series,  Lessons I've Learned (so far) Series
We can get by with a little help from our friends. But sometimes circumstances are dire and the assistance required is substantial. In Mark 2, a crippled man is unable to move. Perhaps he’s unable to speak. But he’s carried to Christ by his friends. "...Soon the crowd overflowed from...
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06 Oct

Dream Big and Believe God for What’s Best

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Lessons I've Learned (so far) Series
As I attended a mentoring luncheon, one apparently talented, but tearful high school senior approached the microphone. She asked the mentoring panel, “Tell us what to do – those of us who want to pursue the arts. All our parents talk about is how they want us to be doctors,...
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Providing Bible-based content for you to #liveyourjoystory because so many other of life’s stories can deplete our joy. #joytothesoul

I'm honored to share some encouragement this eveni I'm honored to share some encouragement this evening at The Park Church's MomCo event! If you're a mom, we'd love for you to join us! Scan the QR code to find out more.
This week on the #yourdailybibleverse podcast @lif This week on the #yourdailybibleverse podcast @lifeaudionetwork  I'm exploring what can happen "When Life Seems Too Good to Be True." 

In Luke 24:40-41, God uses the element of surprise to elevate the disciples’ faith. I think He does that for us, too. But although the disciples struggled with their faith, at least they stayed in the room. 

This causes me to wonder if we are willing to stay in the space where God is moving – even if we didn’t expect Him to move with such extravagant grace? 
To listen to the podcast: #linkinbio #joytothesoul #liveyourjoystory
Happy Resurrection Sunday! May your Easter celebra Happy Resurrection Sunday! May your Easter celebration be filled with the blessing of these words about the Lord Jesus - "He is Risen." (Matthew 28:5-6)
Happy #Resurrection Sunday! May your #Easter celeb Happy #Resurrection Sunday! May your #Easter celebration be filled with the blessing of these words about the Lord Jesus - "He is Risen." (Matthew 28:5-6)
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