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27 Jan

When We Have an “O God” Moment

Joy
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In Difficult Times,  Prayer Life
A few months ago, my casual stroll past the seafood counter turned into a crisis. The sound of a screeching alarm told me something was wrong. Employees frantically waved their arms as they warned customers to leave the store right away. This was an O God moment. It wasn’t the...
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20 Jan

It’s Not Just About Passing The Test

Joy
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In Difficult Times
“Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.  Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.”  (Psalm 139:23-24 NLT) When the psalmist, David, invites God to search his heart, I feel an opportunity stirring in mine. We may be more...
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18 Nov

Being Thankful This Thanksgiving

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Affirmation,  In Difficult Times
From where I stood in January, this Thanksgiving looked like the same gatherings and same parades I enjoyed in previous years. But a pandemic appeared in February and changed our cherished interactions. Now social distancing, mask wearing, and constant hand washing intrude upon our gatherings or give us reasons not...
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09 Sep

Where do you hide your battles?

Joy
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In Difficult Times,  Uncategorized
Battles. We all have them. A fear that keeps resurfacing or a shame that won’t let go are common themes. But the recent death of Chadwick Bozeman brought both tragedy and triumph to light. The 43-year old actor’s battle with colon cancer was hidden from public view. And yet, his...
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29 Jan

Change, Challenges and Choices

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In Difficult Times,  Relationships
When change knocks on my door, I know challenge is not far behind it. Whether a pleasant surprise shifts my life in a desirable direction or a painful process begins, there are plenty of adjustments to make. Here’s a quick tour through mine. A few weeks ago, our only child...
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