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06 Feb

How Forgiveness Moves Us Forward

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Forgiveness feels good when it comes my way. It scratches my itch for another chance. It lets me back in when I should be left out. But when it’s time for me to forgive, forgiveness may feel awkward or even unfair. I know it’s the right thing to do. It’s...

09 Jan

Living Life from The Inside Out

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Living With Purpose

By January 2, I knew the holiday season was over. The outside of our home agreed and my teenage son took down our outside Christmas decorations. The inside of our home saw things differently. For a few more days, our Christmas tree stood in all of its ornament laden splendor....

31 Oct

The Upside to Life Upside Down

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In Difficult Times

Generally speaking, flipping anything from top to bottom is not a good thing. There are the notable exceptions of acrobatics, the rehab of a house in ruins and of course, pineapple upside down cake. But the term “upside down” means disaster in the housing market, stock market and in our...

19 Sep

A Storm Like No Other

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In Difficult Times

“This storm is like no other.” The meteorologist’s words were sobering. I know each storm is unique in its intensity and potential for damage. But Hurricane Florence was on its way to North Carolina. Our home sits in the middle of the state, three hours inland from the coast. Bottled...

30 May

5 Ways to Respond to a Friend in Need

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Growing A Friendship Series, Relationships

“A friend in need is a friend indeed.” I’m gaining new appreciation for this old adage. “Need” wrote its name across my heart weeks ago and my friends rose to the occasion. I wasn’t surprised. They are an amazing group of wise, compassionate and praying women. Each one responded based...

24 May

When Hurt Is Deep, Hope Rises

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Hope for the Heart Series, In Difficult Times, Uncategorized

“Lord,” Martha said to Jesus, “if you had been here, my brother would not have died. But I know that even now God will give you whatever you ask.” Jesus said to her, “Your brother will rise again.” – John 11:21-23 NLT Saying these three words, “But I know” became...

09 May

3 Things to Remember When Victory Seems Out of Reach

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In Difficult Times

My 16-year-old son loves being seven inches taller than me. Of course, it wasn’t always this way. I remember Ryan’s tiny hands and toddler squeals just like it was last week. Now his voice is deeper. I pray he will grow wiser in the days ahead. My husband and I...

11 Apr

If You’ve Ever Been Numbed by a Number

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In Difficult Times, Living With Purpose

Numbers measure everything. From announcing the time of day to the amount of sugar in my tea, digits are an active bunch. They tell us how many friends we have, how much money we owe or how old we are. But I measure by eye when I cook and I...

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Category: Featured

How Forgiveness Moves Us Forward

Living Life from The Inside Out

The Upside to Life Upside Down

A Storm Like No Other

5 Ways to Respond to a Friend in Need

When Hurt Is Deep, Hope Rises

3 Things to Remember When Victory Seems Out of Reach

If You’ve Ever Been Numbed by a Number

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