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19 May

How do you define success?

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My recent conversation with a friend turned into a summit on success. We talked about the fear of success, the signs of success, and ultimately, how God defines it. The desire to succeed is innate. In its simplest form it means to prosper, thrive, or flourish. But realizing this goal...
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12 May

The Beauty of a Boundary

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As I walked through my neighborhood a few months ago, I encountered a Great Dane. It wasn’t a matter of who would blink first. It was a question of who would run first. I didn’t know if he was aggressive, but I knew I was vulnerable. The dog took a...
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05 May

Ready, set, grow!

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Recently, in my quiet time I read Ecclesiastes 6. When I got to verse 10, I also got to the heart of an important question. Am I growing towards God’s purpose in my life? I admit this is my paraphrase of the New Living Translation. Here’s the actual verse. “Everything...
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28 Apr

How Do You Refresh?

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It’s likely you’ve seen the refresh button on a computer, tablet, or phone. As we activate the button, it retrieves new data or reloads our technology. The refresh function recharges a device with power or information. But humans need to be refreshed too. I’m happy to say the Women’s Retreat...
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21 Apr

Why Having a Hero Matters

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When I was a young, my dad was my first hero. He was a firefighter. As he arrived home at the end of his shift, it was hard to contain my excitement. When he saw me he’d clap three times. This was my signal to jump into his arms for...
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