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28 Jul

…And Then There Was One

Joy
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Affirmation
Some experiences need time to settle before I see their full significance. This was the case as I attended the She Speaks conference this past weekend. It was my second time attending the event hosted by Proverbs 31 Ministries. The trek never disappoints. Women who lead, write, or speak gather...
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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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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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19 May

How do you define success?

Joy
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Affirmation
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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03 Mar

Here’s to the Sincere Heart!

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Affirmation,  Sidetracked or Sincere?
This tweet from a Charlotte, NC news anchor grabbed my attention. Christina Watkin’s honesty about her resolve and her faith is unmistakable. Her statement is a simple yet, classic example of how faith and resolve go hand in hand. See if you agree. That painful moment when you give up...
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27 Jan

Fixer Upper

Joy
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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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30 Dec

The Beauty of Almost

Joy
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Affirmation
I’ve almost done many things. I almost kept my patience while waiting in traffic the other day. I almost met my goal of avoiding last-minute shopping. And I almost didn’t write a blog post this week. In each case I debated an alternate solution in my mind. While stuck in...
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28 Oct

The gaps in our potential

Joy
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Affirmation
Promising. It’s the word that comes to mind when we sense the potential of a person, an opportunity, or a place. The promise lies in the possibility that with a few wise steps, proper timing, or some elbow grease the diamond in the rough can become a dazzling gem. But...
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