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05 May

Joy Interrupted: What Happens When Life Is Hard

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In my quest for living a joyful life, there is a surprise when hard things come. Scripture puts it this way: “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds” (James 1:2‭ NIV). Wait a minute, James. Facing many kinds of trials puts me...

05 Apr

If there were only blue skies…

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A Season of Waiting

Years ago, when my husband was in the active-duty military, we lived in southern California. One of the benefits of living in the area was the pleasantly predictable weather. Sunshine and balmy breezes greeted us daily. When clouds interrupted the sun’s greeting, I watched as tree branches bowed down to bossy...

15 Mar

Is one of these struggles your next pivot?

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In his book Atomic Habits, James Clear writes, “You don’t always get to choose the load, but you can choose how to carry it.” Clear’s book is about building good habits. However, his statement is also helpful in winning the good fight of faith. Consider what you’re carrying in your...

24 Feb

What’s not to love about Lent?

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A Lenten Focus on Faithfulness, All Things New

I love a term Alicia Britt Chole uses in her Lenten devotional, 40 Days of Decrease: A Different Kind of Hunger. A Different Kind of Fast. She describes the focus of Lent as “cross-ward” and beyond. The term emphasizes Christ’s journey toward Calvary’s cross and His ultimate sacrifice for our...

10 Feb

Celebrating Love, Legacy, and Little Things

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Living With Purpose

The second month of the year holds a special meaning for me. February boasts the blessings of love, legacy, and little things. As a salute to Valentine’s Day, retailers provide an avalanche of all things romantic. Images from ad campaigns or memories within our hearts announce love is grand. However,...

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Joy Interrupted: What Happens When Life Is Hard

If there were only blue skies…

Is one of these struggles your next pivot?

What’s not to love about Lent?

Celebrating Love, Legacy, and Little Things

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