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15 May

The Surprise in All of This…

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What was your last surprise? I hope it was something wonderful. But we can also be surprised when someone makes a puzzling choice or life begins to look like a puzzle where none of the pieces seem to fit. It’s puzzling in my world right now. I’m not at liberty...

06 Feb

How Forgiveness Moves Us Forward

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Relationships

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...

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...

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...

23 Aug

The Art of Choosing Sides

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Relationships

As I waited in line for a vanilla latte, I became the audience for two men debating recent headlines. I swiped at my phone’s screen to protest my audience participation. My only escape came as this question ran through my mind: In our politically partisan, socio-economic sliced and self-preservation society,...

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24 Nov

Did You Forget to RSVP?

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Relationships

“You’re invited!” It’s likely we’ll hear (or want to hear) these words more often in the next few weeks. From parties to programs, proper etiquette reminds us to inform the host of our intentions to attend. But the busyness of the season can lead to amnesia of good manners. And...

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Category: Relationships

The Surprise in All of This…

How Forgiveness Moves Us Forward

5 Ways to Respond to a Friend in Need

Grace Always Gives More

What Are You Feeding Your Friendships?

When Love Becomes Complicated

The Art of Choosing Sides

Did You Forget to RSVP?

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