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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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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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31 Jan

Easy Doesn’t Live Here

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A Season of Waiting,  In Difficult Times
In my college days, I boarded the Wolverine Express to take me home. I joined the crowded train with other Michigan students showing our love for all things “maize and blue.” Sitting snuggly in my seat with my favorite trail mix, life felt easy. Eventually, I drifted from my snack...
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24 Jan

The Significance of Slow and Steady

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A Season of Waiting
It feels like a month of motion on this blog. First, we said so long to sidetracked. Then we realized our dreams may come with drama, but we must have determination. Last week, I asked, “Is momentum on your side? But this week we’re looking at the significance of slow and steady....
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17 Jan

Is Momentum on Your Side?

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Affirmation,  Living With Purpose
One word can change a life. Forgiven. Loved. Free. Just to name a few. But having “one word” to focus on for the year is more than a popular trend; it can also lead to our transformation. A few weeks ago, I began to seek God about His “one word”...
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10 Jan

Dreams, Drama and Determination

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Affirmation
Until the time came to fulfill his dreams, the Lord tested Joseph’s character. – Psalm 105:19 NLT Apparently, God values our character development as much as He values our dream fulfillment. For us, dreaming is the easy part. For Joseph, it meant an epic elevation. As glorious as that seems,...
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