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03 Jul

The Simple and Sacred Joys of Summer

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Joy to The Soul Summer
Every season has a unique vibe. Now it’s summer’s turn. Travel trends are at their peak. Something sleeveless with something denim is my biggest fashion statement. Hot days call me like an old friend, insisting I relax and sip lemonade. The beach is my favorite place to dwell. And yet,...
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13 Jun

My Story: Why Not Having Hope Is Not An Option

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Affirmation
I’m saddened by the recent deaths of Kate Spade, Anthony Bourdain and a host of precious, but less famous, souls who took their own lives. Their reasons lie in silence or perhaps in the last words in a note left to their loved ones. But I do know their struggle....
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06 Jun

Precious Thoughts from Powerful God

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Affirmation
How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered! I can’t even count them; they outnumber the grains of sand! And when I wake up, you are still with me! Psalms 139:17‭-‬18 NLT If you’ve ever been to the beach, you know sand gets into everything....
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16 May

When It’s Crunch Time for Creativity

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Affirmation
If you create anything — be it on a screen, with a team or in your imagination– you know the sound of a deadline approaching. That sound rang in my ears as I responded to requests for ministry event ideas. The deadlines varied for each task but here’s the list:...
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02 May

Maximizing The Middle of a Situation

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A Season of Waiting
Everything I desire doesn’t appear all at once. Sometimes it doesn’t appear at all. However, some goals happen in phases, requiring me to seek God in my uncertainty, receive encouragement from others and learn how to adapt along the way. Whenever a new phase begins, I’m grateful if it comes...
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25 Apr

And God Loves You Because…

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Affirmation
A visiting pastor at our church shared what he gave his wife for her 60th birthday — a list of sixty reasons why he loves her. He said it was all she wanted. Our congregation gave a collective “awww.” He didn’t share the details. But it’s likely each line described...
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