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12 Feb

Becoming More Courageous

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BECOMING More Series
As I pulled into my driveway, the shifting shape in front of my garage looked ominous. My imagination quickly gave it a name. Was it a racoon on its way to the nearby garbage can? Maybe a large cat wanted to out-maneuver me on the way to my front door....
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16 Jan

3 Ways to Keep Moving Forward

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A Season of Waiting
We’re a couple of weeks into the New Year. Is there something you’re trying to accomplish? Staying focused on a goal isn’t always as easy as we hoped. It can feel like an endless cycle of trying to do more of what’s required while trying to let go of what’s...
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02 Jan

What Will This Year Become for You?

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Happy New Year! This traditional greeting is a welcome description for the newest set of twelve months. But what would make this year “happy” for you? Are you a goal-setter or just waiting for the year to unfold? In many ways, the New Year feels like a blank slate. Fresh...
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20 Nov

What Will You Do With Your Leftovers?

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Affirmation
If you’re looking for recipe ideas for leftovers, you’re in the right place. Well, sort of. My wannabe chef heart can’t wait to toss leftover Thanksgiving turkey with pasta and a few other ingredients to make my Tuscan Turkey Pasta salad. But we’re not the only ones pondering what to...
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27 Jun

What Will You Do with God’s Next Surprise?

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Sometimes being alone is a good thing. As I attended a writers conference last week, I wondered what would shape the next season of my writing journey. But since life has been busy (and stressful) I also wanted some solitude. I typically attend these events with wide-eyed anticipation, ready to...
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18 Apr

Where Did You Leave Your Last Prayer?

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Prayer Life
A few weeks ago, my prayer devotional began with this question: Of the things I strive to accomplish, what should I leave in God’s hands? My knee-jerk reaction said, “Everything.”  Simple tasks, desperate cries and seemingly impossible dreams each fit snugly in His care. Then with a deeper reflection I...
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14 Feb

Letting Love Take Center Stage

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A Lenten Focus on Faithfulness
Valentine’s Day holds a special meaning for me. It’s the day my husband asked me to marry him. My heart already knew Brady was “the one.” His proposal gave me the chance to say “yes.” But this Valentine’s Day is different. It’s the same day as Ash Wednesday, the beginning...
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