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31 Jan

Easy Doesn’t Live Here

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In my college days, I boarded the Wolverine Express to take me home. I joined the crowded train with other Michigan students showing our love for all things “maize and blue.” Sitting snuggly in my seat with my favorite trail mix, life felt easy. Eventually, I drifted from my snack...

17 Jan

Is Momentum on Your Side?

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Affirmation, Living With Purpose

One word can change a life. Forgiven. Loved. Free. Just to name a few. But having “one word” to focus on for the year is more than a popular trend; it can also lead to our transformation. A few weeks ago, I began to seek God about His “one word”...

29 Nov

Looking at a Stable Situation

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A Season of Waiting, In Difficult Times

From the moment our warmth in the womb is disrupted to our last glimpse of this globe, we desire stability. At least, I do. Because life can tumble towards the unexpected. Most of my days are couched in routine, but unpredictability is in the air. The wonder of the 24-hour...

31 Oct

Grace Always Gives More

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Affirmation, Lessons I've Learned (so far) Series, Relationships

It's Day 31 on the #write31days journey! Thank you for joining me for the series "Lessons About Life I've Learned (so far)." If you are new to this series, a link at the end of this post will take you to the landing page where you can find out more....

30 Oct

What Are You Feeding Your Friendships?

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Growing A Friendship Series, Lessons I've Learned (so far) Series, Relationships

I cherish the friendships I’ve had through the years. However, some connections seem to fade over time. Other relationships deepen as we share life experiences because sharing is key to a friendship’s growth. You may be familiar with the saying “something is alive if it grows, breathes and eats.” It’s...

12 Oct

When Love Becomes Complicated

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Lessons I've Learned (so far) Series, Relationships

When was the last time someone hurt your feelings or made you mad? Sooner or later, we’re all on someone’s list. Our human nature guarantees it. We’re each a work in progress. And in the process, we can be less than sincere and more than someone else can handle. But...

26 Sep

The Value of A Lesson Learned

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In Difficult Times, Lessons I've Learned (so far) Series

Portuguese lessons were a perk at my preschool. Decades ago, the few words I spoke impressed my older siblings. They marveled as I grew interested in something other than my dolls and my new puppy. I was far from fluent. But in time, my foreign vocabulary and my confidence began...

20 Sep

Would You Live In A Tiny House?

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Living With Purpose

Would you live in a tiny house? It’s the question for buyers on the popular HGTV show, Tiny House Hunters. I’m a fan of House Hunters featuring traditional sized homes. So when the pint-sized version appeared a while back, I watched a few episodes. At first, I was underwhelmed. There...

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Category: Featured

Easy Doesn’t Live Here

Is Momentum on Your Side?

Looking at a Stable Situation

Grace Always Gives More

What Are You Feeding Your Friendships?

When Love Becomes Complicated

The Value of A Lesson Learned

Would You Live In A Tiny House?

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