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07 Jul

3 Ways to Wait for Wonderful

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For the past three years I’ve passed by a deck in progress.  Initially, the project caught my eye as I took a right turn to exit my neighborhood.  In the early phases, stacks of lumber and mounds of tarp were scattered throughout the yard. A few months later a structure...
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30 Jun

What Happens After Amen?

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“Your blog saved my life today.” This was an unexpected greeting from a co-worker. I knew Nancy was a regular reader of this blog. However, her words left me stunned and curious. I asked her to explain. With her permission, she said I could share it with you too. A...
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23 Jun

Why Faith Always Wins

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In Difficult Times
In a racially fragile atmosphere, our nation received another blow last week. Worshipers gathered for Bible Study at Emanuel A.M.E. Church in Charleston, S.C. A stranger with a different agenda sat beside them. An hour later, an African-American pastor and eight others were killed because of the color of their...
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16 Jun

Avoiding the Comparison Trap

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Affirmation,  Sidetracked or Sincere?
In a world of many options, it’s hard to resist making comparisons. Seeking similarities or determining superiority seems endless. In most cases, my analysis is fairly harmless: comparing pasta to rice, one route to another, or capris to a skirt. However, sometimes my mental match-ups completely fail. This is often...
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09 Jun

The Messy (or Magnificent) Middle

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In Difficult Times,  Relationships
I often dash into the grocery store without a list.  I know, big mistake.  The perimeter of the store contains the healthiest choices.  The produce, meats, and dairy departments provide a path for the wise shopper.  However list-less customers like me often land in the inner aisles where the other...
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