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30 Jan

An Appointment with The Undone

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Next Step Series,  Prayer Life
As the pace of life quickened several months ago, I felt the need to slow down. My current bible reading plan is a chapter a day. It allows me to linger longer with Christ on the shores of Galilee. I can pause and see His priesthood in action in Hebrews....
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14 Feb

Next Step: Be You

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Affirmation,  Next Step Series
Do you know who you are? I admit it’s a loaded question. We’re all born with God’s intentions infused with our parents’ genes. But as life’s experiences enter into the mix, a lot changes — and it’s not all good. However, the course we take makes a difference. It makes...
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01 Feb

Next Step: Be Truthful

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Affirmation,  Next Step Series
You may be familiar with the game “Two Truths and A Lie.”  It’s a familiar icebreaker where participants tell two facts and one falsehood about themselves. The game allows members of a group to get to know each other with a few laughs along the way. I don’t do well...
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24 Jan

Next Step: Be Kind

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Next Step Series
kīnd\ (adjective) – showing or growing out of gentleness or goodness of heart. As I look in the public square, it’s easy to see a kindness deficit. Tempers flare in our political atmosphere and divisions widen in our nation’s demographic. Surely there is hope. But, if we reject goodness in the...
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17 Jan

Next Step: Be Teachable

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Next Step Series
“The hardest part of learning is unlearning.” – Andrew Murray Years ago, I wanted to learn to play the guitar. The opportunity came as Brady and I had dinner at another couples’ home. When the host brought out his guitar, I knew this was my chance.  After he gave me a...
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10 Jan

Next Step: Be Thankful

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Affirmation,  Next Step Series
A few years ago, my friend and her husband surprised their sons with a trip to Disney World. The boys were asked to clean their rooms, choose a few outfits and go to bed early. They had no idea they were preparing for a wonderful vacation. Imagine how the parents...
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