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23 Aug

The Art of Choosing Sides

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Relationships
As I waited in line for a vanilla latte, I became the audience for two men debating recent headlines. I swiped at my phone’s screen to protest my audience participation. My only escape came as this question ran through my mind: In our politically partisan, socio-economic sliced and self-preservation society,...
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21 Jun

What Can Happen With A Change of Heart?

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Guest Writers
Be happy and healthy. Choose your companions wisely. Grow confident in God’s love and commit to His plan. Each statement appears on my wish list for my son. However, sometimes life’s challenges create boy-mama drama in my mind. That’s why I’m excited about Tyra Lane-Kingsland’s new book, Purposeful Parenting – Allowing God to Change Your Heart So...
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31 May

Now You See It. Now You Don’t.

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A Season of Waiting
Countless TV commercials feature a glamorous person parading down a red carpet. But one ad campaign allowed an unforeseen ripple in the rug to steal the spotlight. Among the paparazzi and adoring fans, the celebrated person looks shocked as they trip and tumble into a face plant. It’s no longer a pretty...
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03 May

When Discipline Takes A Holiday

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If you’re a movie buff, you may be familiar with the movie Meet Joe Black (1998, starring Brad Pitt). It is a remake of the movie Death Takes A Holiday (1934, starring Frederic March). In both films, Death in human form takes a 3-day hiatus. Fascinated by humanity’s love of life, Death doesn’t anticipate...
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17 Jan

Next Step: Be Teachable

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Next Step Series
“The hardest part of learning is unlearning.” – Andrew Murray Years ago, I wanted to learn to play the guitar. The opportunity came as Brady and I had dinner at another couples’ home. When the host brought out his guitar, I knew this was my chance.  After he gave me a...
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