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05 Jun

Learning to Wait with A Good Heart

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The power of a story wasn’t lost on Jesus. When people had questions about God’s Kingdom or needed life lessons, the Prince of Peace was also a master at parables. One of my favorites is “The Seed and The Sower” in Luke 8. It shows how God’s Word (the seed)...

29 May

The Joy of Missing Out

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BECOMING More Series, In Difficult Times, Live Your Joy Story

The word of the day on my dictionary app said JOMO. I wasn’t familiar with the term. But deeper reflection would reveal why I should become familiar with its benefits. It’s the acronym for “the joy of missing out.” I knew its more popular opposite, FOMO, “the fear of missing...

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22 May

Becoming A Better Friend

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BECOMING More Series, Growing A Friendship Series

I love the gift of friendship. It connects me with people who get the vibe of my ever-changing life and I get the vibe of theirs — on most days. My earliest recollection of the gift is from preschool. My friend Melody and I played with miniature dolls and took...

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...

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...

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...

06 Feb

How Forgiveness Moves Us Forward

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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...

16 Jan

3 Ways to Keep Moving Forward

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