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15 Sep

Keep Calm and Pray On

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For my birthday, earlier this month, my son gave me a thoughtful gift.  I notice him watching me as I dart through my daily routine and responsibilities.  Sometimes I wonder what his thirteen year old mind is thinking as I juggle home, work, and ministry commitments. His gift told me...
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08 Sep

This Time It’s Personal!

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If you’ve followed my blog for a while, you know I am privileged to serve on the Women’s Ministry Teaching Team at my church. Each fall we begin a new Bible Study. Over the years, we’ve had some dynamic resources. It’s likely you’d know some of the authors by name....
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01 Sep

Where are your “what ifs” taking you?

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Contemplating possibilities can take us to many places. What happens when you imagine something wonderful or dwell on a worst case scenario? Pondering “what if” can frame our experience of what will be. In Exodus 3 and 4, we see a man bombarded by “what ifs.” His name is Moses....
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11 Aug

The Big One

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Fifty-two weeks ago I published my first blog post. It was cleverly titled “My New Blog.” As I clicked the publish button I took the faith plunge. A year later, my feet feel closer to the ground. However, God’s grace and readers’ interaction continue to amaze me. I like to...
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04 Aug

Peace for the Traveling Mind

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Traveling season is at its peak.  Trains, planes and automobiles are primed to receive passengers.  I’ve taken a few short trips this summer.  A weekend trip to Asheville, NC.  A day trip to Atlanta. These destinations may not prompt much excitement.  But I’ve been traveling elsewhere too. Between my family’s...
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14 Jul

How Sacrifice Makes Us Better

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Twenty-eight years ago I took a vow. As I stood at the altar I married the love of my life. I had no idea what it would take to build a life that we loved. Like many married couples, Brady and I have seen a lot of changes. And yet,...
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07 Jul

3 Ways to Wait for Wonderful

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For the past three years I’ve passed by a deck in progress.  Initially, the project caught my eye as I took a right turn to exit my neighborhood.  In the early phases, stacks of lumber and mounds of tarp were scattered throughout the yard. A few months later a structure...
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30 Jun

What Happens After Amen?

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“Your blog saved my life today.” This was an unexpected greeting from a co-worker. I knew Nancy was a regular reader of this blog. However, her words left me stunned and curious. I asked her to explain. With her permission, she said I could share it with you too. A...
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