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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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12 Jul

Fragile Times. Faithful God.

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Our nation was hit by triple tragedies last week. In Baton Rouge, Louisiana and St. Paul Minnesota, two African-American men were killed in officer involved shootings. As our country tried to wrap our national but often divided mindset around their deaths, we heard the horrific gasp of not again from...
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05 Jul

Like Music to My Ears

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I’m one of “those” moms — the kind who sings in places my teenage son wishes I wouldn’t. Ryan: Come on Mom, we’re in the mall!Me: But I love this song! Ryan: [whispering] Come on Mom, we’re in the movies!Me: [whispering back] But it’s part of the soundtrack. Ryan: Come...
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21 Jun

Are You Unraveling?

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Guest Writers
I’m pleased to welcome Karen Foster as a guest writer for this week’s post. Our paths crossed through a post I wrote last year and I’m glad they did. On her blog, Karen shares “how daily circumstances are an opportunity to be conformed into Christ’s image and bring Him praise.”...
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07 Jun

The Destiny Stance

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Purpose, passion and problems are dynamic forces. Our purpose shapes the soul. Our passions feed the soul. However, our problems reveal what’s in the soul. Sooner or later the experiences that shape us and the desires that feed us, impact the lives around us. If we determine the impact, it...
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