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03 Oct

Leaving the No-FLY Zone

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It's Time to FLY
A no-fly zone (NFZ) is a territory or an area where air crafts are not permitted to fly. These zones are typically set up for security purposes. The context may be military, commercial or humanitarian. In any case, flight is not allowed so safety or secrecy is maintained. If you...
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02 Oct

Standing on Isaiah 40:31!

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It's Time to FLY
I’m praying you’ll experience God as your strength today.  As we meditate on (and memorize) Isaiah 40:31 NLT, may we trust in the Lord until we begin to FLY.  Have a great week!  Yes we will! Click here for more information on this series and the “It’s Time to FLY” gallery!...
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27 Sep

The Voice Beyond Our Vent

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Affirmation
Emotions course through our minds until they land where we choose to vent. Such was the case this past week, as we saw fallout from officer-involved shootings of two African-American men. Tulsa, Oklahoma and Charlotte, North Carolina provide the backdrop for our latest narratives. In the midst of civic unrest,...
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20 Sep

Why Stuck Is A Good Place to Stand

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Uncategorized
Stagnant is not my preferred position. Whether I’m in a traffic jam on the freeway or in a long line at the grocery store (and I’ve been in both this week), being stuck stirs up many emotions. Is there a way out of the delay?  Can I make up the...
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13 Sep

The Wonder of Our Right Now

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Perspective. It determines if we see the wonder of a new opportunity or the weariness of an old problem. What do you see in your current circumstances — wonder or weariness?  It’s likely your answer depends on how you feel about your situation. won·der (noun) – astonishment caused by something extraordinary...
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06 Sep

The Art of Joy

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Live Your Joy Story,  Uncategorized
I celebrated my birthday over the weekend. Family and friends called and texted their well wishes. My husband, son and I went out to dinner. We saw a movie and ate cake. It was a happy birthday. However, I recall a different kind of birthday in years gone by.  It...
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30 Aug

Painted In a Corner by Purpose

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Women in the Bible
Have you ever felt painted in a corner by the purposes of God?  I have. You might not use that phrasing, but you may know the pressure of feeling there is no way around His plan. I usually welcome His directions. But sometimes my broad brush strokes of excuses become...
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23 Aug

Falling in Love with Focus

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Sidetracked or Sincere?
Falling in love can be easy. With adrenaline pumping and dreams forming, we are well on our way to “I do.”  But if we discover the person or passion we’re pursuing is not what we thought they would be, we are well on our way to being duped. This lesson...
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