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17 Feb

Hope for the Sidetracked Heart

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Sidetracked or Sincere?
This week’s post also appears on neitherheightnordepth.com, where I am a guest writer on Jelise Ballon’s blog. Thanks Jelise! As Ryan left out the front door he said, “Mom, I’ll be right back.” I smiled as my son did his routine chore of taking the trash to the curb. But...
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10 Feb

The Maximum Impact Series, 2 of 3

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The Maximum Impact Series
Making an Impact with Grace As I rode in a hospital elevator a few weeks ago, a man asked, “How are they doing?” In an attempt to clear the confusion, I said, “Excuse me. How is who doing?” He said, “… the person you are visiting here in the hospital?”...
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03 Feb

The Maximum Impact Series,1 of 3

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The Maximum Impact Series
Making Maximum Impact February is a short month but it’s packed with significance. This month we observe President’s Day, Black History, and Valentine’s Day. The focus on leadership, legacy, and love inspires me because they share a common thread. They each determine the impact we have on others. There is...
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27 Jan

Fixer Upper

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Affirmation
My latest television show indulgence is HGTV’s Fixer Upper hosted by Chip and Joanna Gaines. In a crowded field of home improvement shows, the Fixer Upper premise is a standout. Chip and Joanna “take the worst house in the best neighborhood and turn it into their client’s dream home.” The...
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20 Jan

The Art of Giving Up

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The Animal Name Game is one of my family’s favorite road trip activities. It started when our son was very young and now it’s part of our travel routine. He selects a category, for example “things that fly,” and we each take a turn building the list. My husband and...
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