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10 May

I Got It From Her

Joy
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Affirmation
Macaroni and cheese is one of the happiest pasta dishes I know. It’s one of my family’s favorites.  I’m gushing just thinking about their grins around the table.  But more than that, this recipe always makes me think of my mom — because I got it from her. My cooking...
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15 Mar

Finding Faithful When Dreams Fall Apart

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Affirmation,  Guest Writers
I’m pleased to welcome Krista Pettiford toour Lenten focus on faithfulness. Her heart to affirm women is deeply felt in her book, A Call to God’s Daughters to Step into His Lab (Love – Acceptance – Beauty) and in her L.A.B. Chat podcasts on ITunes and kristapettiford.com. She candidly shares...
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14 Feb

Next Step: Be You

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Affirmation,  Next Step Series
Do you know who you are? I admit it’s a loaded question. We’re all born with God’s intentions infused with our parents’ genes. But as life’s experiences enter into the mix, a lot changes — and it’s not all good. However, the course we take makes a difference. It makes...
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01 Feb

Next Step: Be Truthful

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Affirmation,  Next Step Series
You may be familiar with the game “Two Truths and A Lie.”  It’s a familiar icebreaker where participants tell two facts and one falsehood about themselves. The game allows members of a group to get to know each other with a few laughs along the way. I don’t do well...
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10 Jan

Next Step: Be Thankful

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Affirmation,  Next Step Series
A few years ago, my friend and her husband surprised their sons with a trip to Disney World. The boys were asked to clean their rooms, choose a few outfits and go to bed early. They had no idea they were preparing for a wonderful vacation. Imagine how the parents...
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31 Dec

The Big Finish

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Affirmation
As 2016 comes to a close, reflections on what was best or what challenged me the most come to mind. One of my favorite memories was a getaway to Amelia Island last summer. The most difficult was the passing of my brother-in-law, Gerard, last month. Whether we revisit the dramatic...
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22 Nov

Why Gratitude Goes A Long Way

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Affirmation
As my husband, son and I prepare to host Thanksgiving, this writer turns into a wannabe chef.  However, our table is not as thick with family as it used to be. Both of my parents are spending Thanksgiving with Jesus.  A few days ago, my brother (in law), Gerard, took...
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29 Oct

A Restoration Conversation

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Affirmation
Day 29.  As we get closer to our landing, let’s settle some issues — with God. In Matthew 26, Peter is in a spiritual state of flux. One moment, he declares His devotion to his Lord. Later, he falls asleep during Jesus’s prayer vigil. One moment, he cuts off the...
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