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05 Apr

If there were only blue skies…

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A Season of Waiting
Years ago, when my husband was in the active-duty military, we lived in southern California. One of the benefits of living in the area was the pleasantly predictable weather. Sunshine and balmy breezes greeted us daily. When clouds interrupted the sun’s greeting, I watched as tree branches bowed down to bossy...
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27 Jan

Why Release Is a Good Place to Rest

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A Season of Waiting
Release is my one-word for the year. Like new, momentum and miracle from previous years, this word comes with a rescue. Remembering a walk with my sister’s dog helped me see the necessity. Buddy is a mild-mannered English pit bull, most of the time. But when he saw a rabbit,...
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15 Sep

When Waiting Is the Hardest Part of Hope

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A Season of Waiting
As I go to my favorite fast-food drive thru, I know I’ll have to wait. It is famous for an “all things chicken” menu, long lines, and waffle fries. But they have an efficient two-lane system that speeds things up a bit. Typically, a teenage face greets me and takes...
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26 Sep

When It’s Time for A Change

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A Season of Waiting
Summer memories may linger, but it’s time for a change. Autumn bursts on the scene with pumpkin flavored everything and the promise of vividly colored leaves. Just as fall is upon us, there are many seasons in our lives. Times of celebration and progress are welcome additions. However, grief and...
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11 Sep

Becoming More Focused

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A Season of Waiting,  Affirmation,  BECOMING More Series
If you’re a fellow one-word enthusiast, you know you don’t choose your word. It chooses you. “Becoming” acknowledges I’m a work in progess. It’s both gutsy and honest, as I’m transformed by God’s grace. But distractions are my nemesis. As I consider my list of must-do and want-to-dos, priorities shift....
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05 Jun

Learning to Wait with A Good Heart

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A Season of Waiting
The power of a story wasn’t lost on Jesus. When people had questions about God’s Kingdom or needed life lessons, the Prince of Peace was also a master at parables. One of my favorites is “The Seed and The Sower” in Luke 8. It shows how God’s Word (the seed)...
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