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08 May

3 Reasons Why We Can (or Can’t) Have It All

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A Season of Waiting
My brother, Michael, is the jokester in our family. One of his frequent comedic lines comes after holiday meals. I ask, “Michael would you like a slice of cherry pie?” He says, “No thanks. I’ll just have the whole pie.” He’s not kidding. My brother loves cherry pie. I feel...
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03 Apr

Fighting for the “Yes” in You

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Living With Purpose
As I continue to look at 3 ways to focus on renewal, I see Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane. He fiercely resisted every reason to say “No” to dying for our sins on the Cross. Luke 22:39-42 gives us the details. Jesus was in such “agony of spirit,” His...
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20 Mar

A Word to Stand On

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A Season of Waiting,  Affirmation
I love miracles. They arrive when I least expect them and cause a lingering awe. Whether it’s the Red Sea parting, an illness disappearing or a prodigal returning, miracles supersede the natural course of things. What should be the end is also a new beginning. What looks like a failure...
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06 Feb

How Forgiveness Moves Us Forward

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Relationships
Forgiveness feels good when it comes my way. It scratches my itch for another chance. It lets me back in when I should be left out. But when it’s time for me to forgive, forgiveness may feel awkward or even unfair. I know it’s the right thing to do. It’s...
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16 Jan

3 Ways to Keep Moving Forward

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A Season of Waiting
We’re a couple of weeks into the New Year. Is there something you’re trying to accomplish? Staying focused on a goal isn’t always as easy as we hoped. It can feel like an endless cycle of trying to do more of what’s required while trying to let go of what’s...
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02 Jan

What Will This Year Become for You?

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BECOMING More Series
Happy New Year! This traditional greeting is a welcome description for the newest set of twelve months. But what would make this year “happy” for you? Are you a goal-setter or just waiting for the year to unfold? In many ways, the New Year feels like a blank slate. Fresh...
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