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20 Jan

It’s Not Just About Passing The Test

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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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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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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?

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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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26 Aug

When It’s Time to Make Your Move

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Living With Purpose
During our first 12 years of marriage, my husband and I moved every 3 years or so. Each relocation came courtesy of the United States Marine Corps as Brady served on active duty. For the most part, I loved the adventure. But our first relocation had its share of anxiety....
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17 Jun

Catching Up To Jesus

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Living With Purpose
As the youngest of four children, I know a lot about catching up. My sisters, Gail and Jackie, and my brother Michael, are at least four years my elder. I constantly reached for hands much larger than my own.  My feet often scampered in pursuit of my siblings’ longer strides....
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04 Jun

Are You Okay?

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Relationships
It’s been a tough few weeks in our nation. Are you okay? I ask because I care. I ask because I’m not. The recent killings of three unarmed African Americans, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd, widened America’s racial divide. Each tragedy built momentum for a nationwide response. The video...
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