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29 Sep

Lessons from a Pumpkin Takeover

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On a recent trip to the grocery store, a lovely arrangement of pumpkins greeted me at the door. Once I was inside, pumpkin pecan oatmeal made its way into my shopping cart. A few more steps and displays later, it was obvious. I was in the middle of a pumpkin...

02 Sep

Finding a Good Day in Something New

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All Things New, In Difficult Times

How we define a thing means everything. Life’s difficulties can be traps for self-pity or they can be triumphs in the making. A setback can take us back to repeat our mistakes or to discover a new life lesson. And what we label as a bad day or even a bad...

03 Jun

A Fresh Wind Blows through Friendship

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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...

19 May

When The Best of Bonds Battle

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Relationships

“Wanna hear the MOST BEAUTIFUL, complicated, perfectly imperfect word I know? FAMILY.” — Oprah Winfrey, cover of the March 2019 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine As the youngest of four children, I’ve been blessed with beautiful. My sisters, Gail and Jackie, and my brother, Michael are an encouraging, generous,...

12 May

When We Long to Let Things Go

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Relationships

As soon as we find out about a clothing drive, I see a glint in my husband’s eye. Brady is a sorter. But I’m sentimental. It’s not that I don’t want to give to someone in need. God’s love compels me to do that. But as I look through my...

28 Apr

A Sure Foundation in Uncertain Times

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A Season of Waiting, In Difficult Times

On my childhood trips to the carnival, I hesitated to ride the Round Up. You may know it by other names, such as Meteor or Gravitron. As I entered the ride’s circular chamber and stood against the wall, I knew what was in store. Minutes after I slipped into a...

24 Feb

When Anxious Thoughts Meet Awesome God

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In Difficult Times, Uncategorized

In the multitude of my anxieties, my thoughts run wild. At worst, I feed my emotions until a peanut cluster is no match for my panic. At best, I sit my soul before the source of true comfort. “In the multitude of my anxieties within me, Your comforts delight my...

27 Jan

When We Have an “O God” Moment

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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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Category: Featured

Lessons from a Pumpkin Takeover

Finding a Good Day in Something New

A Fresh Wind Blows through Friendship

When The Best of Bonds Battle

When We Long to Let Things Go

A Sure Foundation in Uncertain Times

When Anxious Thoughts Meet Awesome God

When We Have an “O God” Moment

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