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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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04 Jun

Grace in Tight Places

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Affirmation,  Uncategorized
As my family and I traveled to attend my dad’s funeral, I dealt with an unpleasant reminder — grief can feel restrictive.  Losses of any kind can minimize our blessings in the present and limit our view of the future.  The echo of this feeling followed me through my experiences...
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