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18 Aug

When God creates extraordinary out of the everyday ordinary

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Guest Writers
Guest Writer Series I am pleased to introduce a guest writer for this week’s post, Jelise Ballon.  Jelise and I met last summer at a writers and speakers conference.  As we shared our passion for writing our friendship formed.  Her blog is found at neitherheightnordepth.com. Jelise’s gift of turning life...
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11 Aug

The Big One

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Fifty-two weeks ago I published my first blog post. It was cleverly titled “My New Blog.” As I clicked the publish button I took the faith plunge. A year later, my feet feel closer to the ground. However, God’s grace and readers’ interaction continue to amaze me. I like to...
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04 Aug

Peace for the Traveling Mind

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Traveling season is at its peak.  Trains, planes and automobiles are primed to receive passengers.  I’ve taken a few short trips this summer.  A weekend trip to Asheville, NC.  A day trip to Atlanta. These destinations may not prompt much excitement.  But I’ve been traveling elsewhere too. Between my family’s...
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28 Jul

…And Then There Was One

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Affirmation
Some experiences need time to settle before I see their full significance. This was the case as I attended the She Speaks conference this past weekend. It was my second time attending the event hosted by Proverbs 31 Ministries. The trek never disappoints. Women who lead, write, or speak gather...
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21 Jul

Forgotten vs. Faith-filled Dreams

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In Difficult Times,  Living With Purpose
When my son was much younger, he’d occasionally laugh in his sleep.  I wondered about the reason for his giggles.  Did he dream in vivid colors?  Did he hear snappy tunes or see funny faces?   Unfortunately, Ryan couldn’t recall the details.  Although these visions made for a happy slumber, they...
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