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31 May

5 Affirmations for Your Faith Hesitations

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Affirmation, BECOMING More Series, In Difficult Times

My slow pace on a prayer walk was an obvious pause. It wasn’t a leisurely choice. It was a hesitant one. My next steps, from parenting to a possible career pivot, felt scary. But the warmth of the sun streaming through the trees brought serenity my way. Yet even while...

11 May

Knowing the Nurture That Never Ends

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Connecting God's Word to Your Well-Being, Relationships

Ideally, motherhood, or the memory of our mother, reminds us of where life begins and love never ends. It’s the reason why we celebrate Mother’s Day. We joyfully plan celebrations or try to avoid all the fuss. But eventually, we see the impact of how we were parented by whoever...

29 Feb

When there is much to love about life…

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Live Your Joy Story, Living With Purpose, The Gratitude Series

The shortest month of the year was a stressful month for me. The deadlines dotted across my calendar felt like boulders stacked across my shoulders. Just as I tried to adjust, sickness came and brought all my striving to a halt (thankfully, I’m much better now). But my involuntary slow...

15 Nov

Who will you sit with today?

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In Difficult Times

Although I write about joy to the soul, I realize no one plans to be sad. And yet, the loss of who or what we love creates heartache and lingering questions in ways we never planned. In her new book, Can You Just Sit with Me?: Healthy Grieving for the...

12 Oct

When Autumn Takes Its Turn

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Living With Purpose

In my part of the world, fall came in the usual way. Crisp air hovered. Leaves slowly turned shades of red, gold, or some shade in between. But as autumn announced its arrival, my morning walk turned into a tour. Moments of praise joined moments of awe. A glimpse of...

12 Sep

The Challenge of an Unexpected Trial

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Hope for the Heart Series, In Difficult Times

Sometimes, it’s hard to make sense of what it means to walk by faith. The last few weeks definitely put my understanding to the test. As I served as an alternate juror for a trial, the details of the case stunned me. The crime took place in rooms where Scriptures...

12 May

Motherhood: A Fierce and Fragile Heart

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Prayer Life, Relationships

On a special Sunday in May, many countries celebrate moms. I miss mine. Her legacy lingers long in the lives of her children, grandchildren and beyond. She taught me to sit up straight and stand up to bullies. Through her example, I learned to walk with dignity and a sense...

05 May

Joy Interrupted: What Happens When Life Is Hard

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In Difficult Times, Live Your Joy Story

In my quest for living a joyful life, there is a surprise when hard things come. Scripture puts it this way: “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds” (James 1:2‭ NIV). Wait a minute, James. Facing many kinds of trials puts me...

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