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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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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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16 Aug

The Blessing of Breathing Room

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“Kick, paddle, paddle, kick.” The rhythm of my swim instructor’s voice hummed in my 8-year-old head. And yet, the atmosphere for learning almost became the atmosphere of my demise. It wasn’t the water’s fault. I still recall the instructor pointing to the beaded rope strung across the pool. With a...
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19 Jul

Summertime Stirs the Soul

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What are some of your favorite summer memories?  I love to reflect on past road trips, picnics and time on the beach.  But whenever I drink lemonade it refreshes me and the memory of something special. I grew up in a steel mill town nestled along the shore of Lake...
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