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03 Jun

A Fresh Wind Blows through Friendship

Joy
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All Things New,  Relationships
If a friend supports us through tough times, it’s a gift. I’ve had my share of both — good friends and tough times. And yet, ironically, the storms of life allow a fresh wind to blow through a friendship. It reminds us we’re not alone. It rushes in on the...
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17 Mar

Finding Something New in Our Prayers

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All Things New,  Prayer Life
I want praying to be like breathing. The exhale of my sins and worries and the inhale of God’s grace and wisdom should flow freely between my heart to His. After all, He invites us to come boldly before His throne. (Hebrews 4:16) Believing hearts come. They come assured of...
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06 Jan

All. Things. New.

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All Things New,  Living With Purpose
It’s a New Year! But after last year, we may hesitate to call any year “happy” until it’s had the chance to prove it. Yet each year comes with its own set of unexpected challenges and welcome surprises. Opportunities and obstacles can appear on opposite sides of the same situation....
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26 Dec

Twas The Year 2020

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All Things New
TWAS THE YEAR 2020, A YEAR OF GREAT VISION, when the world was exposed to coronavirus transmission. Shaming and blaming became the quick fix. But such solutions proved the virus could not be tricked. Shutdowns followed and masks were adorned. The economy tanked, just like economists warned. The shutdowns lifted...
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02 Dec

Hello December…

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All Things New
Hello December! I’m glad you’re here. You’re the last month of 2020. The next few weeks are dubbed the most wonderful time of the year. I’m praying we’ll see that side of you. You have 31 glorious days to show it. Please end on a good note. For. Us. All....
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22 Apr

Preparing to Live A New (and Living) Way

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All Things New
For the first time in weeks, I’m hearing the word “reopening.” As the world gave way to being pandemic vulnerable, we’re now trying to grasp post-pandemic possibilities. The data says it’s not over yet. But regardless of how we feel about the pace of our new roll out, we’re in...
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06 Mar

3 Ways to Focus on Renewal

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All Things New
For Christians around the world, Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lenten season. The ashes symbolize our repentance as we reflect on the 40 days (not counting Saturdays and Sundays) leading up to Christ dying for our sins. But there is more. It is common to “give up” or...
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08 Sep

A willingness to try new things

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All Things New,  Uncategorized
I’m a creature of habit. I love routine and a sense of what each day will look like. However, last week I celebrated another birthday and I realized how much more I am embracing, dare I say — change. Change can drum up feelings of dread if we look at...
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