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04 Mar

I used to have a plan…

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“I USED TO HAVE A PLAN…but life had other ideas.” It’s the title of a book that grabbed my attention in the bookstore this past weekend. Alessandra Olanow is the illustrator and author. The pages contain her drawings of weary souls or insightful sojourners, with captions of encouragement mixed with...
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10 Feb

How We See Ourselves Makes a Difference

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Affirmation
“I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.” (Psalm 139:14 ESV) Initially, “fearfully and wonderfully made” is not the way I would describe myself. “Made for fun and faith writing” are labels I would choose. And yet, the...
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20 Jan

It’s Not Just About Passing The Test

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In Difficult Times
“Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.  Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.”  (Psalm 139:23-24 NLT) When the psalmist, David, invites God to search his heart, I feel an opportunity stirring in mine. We may be more...
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09 Dec

Treasuring Christ in Christmas

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The Light of Christmas Series
“When they saw the star, they were filled with joy! They entered the house and saw the child with his mother, Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasure chests and gave him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.” (Matthew 2:10 and 11 NLT) Matthew...
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18 Nov

Being Thankful This Thanksgiving

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Affirmation,  In Difficult Times
From where I stood in January, this Thanksgiving looked like the same gatherings and same parades I enjoyed in previous years. But a pandemic appeared in February and changed our cherished interactions. Now social distancing, mask wearing, and constant hand washing intrude upon our gatherings or give us reasons not...
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04 Nov

Making the Most of Whatever Happens

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Live Your Joy Story
There is a lot happening at this moment. Someone’s dream is taking shape while someone else’s falls apart. Opportunities to grow are being seized or avoided. Change is seen as promising or problematic. But no matter what you and I are experiencing right now, God wants us to experience Him...
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07 Oct

Does God have a favorite season?

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Autumn is here and I believe the hype. It’s my favorite season. The colorful leaves, cooler temperatures and pumpkin spiced everything create a harvest of happiness in me. But what if God has a favorite season? As the Creator of all things, of course He loves all of His creation....
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