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24 Nov

Did You Forget to RSVP?

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Relationships
“You’re invited!”  It’s likely we’ll hear (or want to hear) these words more often in the next few weeks. From parties to programs, proper etiquette reminds us to inform the host of our intentions to attend. But the busyness of the season can lead to amnesia of good manners.  And...
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10 Nov

When the Unthinkable Meets the Unmatched

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If something goes too far, looks too difficult, or takes too long, say hello to the unthinkable.  This is a meet-up I’d rather miss.  And yet, eventually we each encounter an experience we are hoping to avoid. Last week, I received phone calls about ill loved ones.  Each conversation brought...
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27 Oct

Just When You Least Expect It

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The past is often spoken of as a part of our lives to leave behind. However, sometimes what once was points to what will be again. Is there a reconnection you are hoping to make? If your attempts have been unsuccessful, I know the feeling. While in undergrad at the...
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20 Oct

The Haves and Have Nots

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Affirmation
While chatting in a friend’s backyard, I noticed a large number of flower pots. Some of the pots had full blooms — evidence of the care they received and their potential. Other pots were flowerless. They either contained dry soil or were empty. The flowering containers were eye-catching. However, the...
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13 Oct

Let Your Different Make A Difference

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Affirmation
Fall is the season of color gone wild. Depending on where you live, it may take a few weeks for the reds, golds, and greens to hit their stride. But it is worth the wait. As I ran a few errands (and mentally did my “Fall is here” happy dance)...
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06 Oct

How Do You Rise and Shine?

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I met a woman who told me she named her son Phoenix. She chose the name because she always wanted him to rise to the occasion. It is a noble idea. Like most parents, I imagine she and her husband are doing their best to equip their son for flight....
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01 Sep

Where are your “what ifs” taking you?

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Contemplating possibilities can take us to many places. What happens when you imagine something wonderful or dwell on a worst case scenario? Pondering “what if” can frame our experience of what will be. In Exodus 3 and 4, we see a man bombarded by “what ifs.” His name is Moses....
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14 Jul

How Sacrifice Makes Us Better

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Twenty-eight years ago I took a vow. As I stood at the altar I married the love of my life. I had no idea what it would take to build a life that we loved. Like many married couples, Brady and I have seen a lot of changes. And yet,...
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