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04 Nov

Making the Most of Whatever Happens

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Live Your Joy Story
There is a lot happening at this moment. Someone’s dream is taking shape while someone else’s falls apart. Opportunities to grow are being seized or avoided. Change is seen as promising or problematic. But no matter what you and I are experiencing right now, God wants us to experience Him...
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09 Sep

Where do you hide your battles?

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In Difficult Times,  Uncategorized
Battles. We all have them. A fear that keeps resurfacing or a shame that won’t let go are common themes. But the recent death of Chadwick Bozeman brought both tragedy and triumph to light. The 43-year old actor’s battle with colon cancer was hidden from public view. And yet, his...
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26 Aug

When It’s Time to Make Your Move

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Living With Purpose
During our first 12 years of marriage, my husband and I moved every 3 years or so. Each relocation came courtesy of the United States Marine Corps as Brady served on active duty. For the most part, I loved the adventure. But our first relocation had its share of anxiety....
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05 Aug

Seeing A Different Kind of Summer Differently

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Joy to The Soul Summer
My teenage son’s garden adorns our backyard. And by adorn, I mean large leaves stretch across formerly flattened sod. But this is an improbable garden. Without the pandemic slowing things down, it’s likely my son’s energy would be spent elsewhere. And yet, even with his new focus, Ryan forgot to...
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17 Jun

Catching Up To Jesus

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Living With Purpose
As the youngest of four children, I know a lot about catching up. My sisters, Gail and Jackie, and my brother Michael, are at least four years my elder. I constantly reached for hands much larger than my own.  My feet often scampered in pursuit of my siblings’ longer strides....
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22 Apr

Preparing to Live A New (and Living) Way

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All Things New
For the first time in weeks, I’m hearing the word “reopening.” As the world gave way to being pandemic vulnerable, we’re now trying to grasp post-pandemic possibilities. The data says it’s not over yet. But regardless of how we feel about the pace of our new roll out, we’re in...
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11 Mar

Keeping a Virus from Infecting My Faith

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Featured
The coronavirus or COVID-19 gained global attention several weeks ago. As its flulike symptoms ended in fatalities, concerns deepened. The world watched as the virus leapt from continent to continent. It shrunk the distance between us in a matter of days. I should note, I don’t have the disease or...
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29 Jan

Change, Challenges and Choices

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In Difficult Times,  Relationships
When change knocks on my door, I know challenge is not far behind it. Whether a pleasant surprise shifts my life in a desirable direction or a painful process begins, there are plenty of adjustments to make. Here’s a quick tour through mine. A few weeks ago, our only child...
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