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27 Jan

Why Release Is a Good Place to Rest

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A Season of Waiting
Release is my one-word for the year. Like new, momentum and miracle from previous years, this word comes with a rescue. Remembering a walk with my sister’s dog helped me see the necessity. Buddy is a mild-mannered English pit bull, most of the time. But when he saw a rabbit,...
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11 Nov

Discovering the Joy of Obedience

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Guest Writers,  Live Your Joy Story
Seeking God’s guidance is certainly a way to approach a goal or a problem. But following His guidance is the way we show our heart belongs to Him. I am pleased to have guest writer, Joy Oguntimein, share some insights on discovering the joy of obedience this week. I find...
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12 May

When We Long to Let Things Go

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Relationships
As soon as we find out about a clothing drive, I see a glint in my husband’s eye. Brady is a sorter. But I’m sentimental. It’s not that I don’t want to give to someone in need. God’s love compels me to do that. But as I look through my...
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14 Apr

I just want to control one thing…

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The most important button on any electrical device is the “on” switch. Just try operating anything without it. But the control panel is where the action is. Everything from volume to special features is just a tap, click or turn of a knob away. It’s one thing if we’re talking...
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04 Mar

I used to have a plan…

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“I USED TO HAVE A PLAN…but life had other ideas.” It’s the title of a book that grabbed my attention in the bookstore this past weekend. Alessandra Olanow is the illustrator and author. The pages contain her drawings of weary souls or insightful sojourners, with captions of encouragement mixed with...
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27 Jan

When We Have an “O God” Moment

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In Difficult Times,  Prayer Life
A few months ago, my casual stroll past the seafood counter turned into a crisis. The sound of a screeching alarm told me something was wrong. Employees frantically waved their arms as they warned customers to leave the store right away. This was an O God moment. It wasn’t the...
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20 Jan

It’s Not Just About Passing The Test

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In Difficult Times
“Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.  Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.”  (Psalm 139:23-24 NLT) When the psalmist, David, invites God to search his heart, I feel an opportunity stirring in mine. We may be more...
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