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23 Aug

Falling in Love with Focus

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Sidetracked or Sincere?
Falling in love can be easy. With adrenaline pumping and dreams forming, we are well on our way to “I do.”  But if we discover the person or passion we’re pursuing is not what we thought they would be, we are well on our way to being duped. This lesson...
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31 May

The Destiny Shuffle

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The tightrope walker was poised, rhythmic and quick. My family sat dazzled as we watched his act a few months ago.  His balance was impressive and his footwork glued our eyes to his every move. He made the tightrope look like a dance floor. Even as members of his family...
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10 May

Sorry Coffee. It’s not you, it’s me.

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Last week, I said so long to coffee. My breakup with my wake-up beverage has been in the works for a while. If you have a habit, craving or obsession you’re rethinking, you know what I mean. In the health ranking for food and beverages some categories are obvious. Kale...
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29 Mar

Must Be Present To Win

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A few months ago, my husband Brady and I attended a social event.  Upon arrival each guest was issued a ticket for a drawing.  The event planning team did a great job with prize promotion. Buzz about the prizes almost overshadowed the significance of the gathering.  Among the prizes up...
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22 Mar

Finishing Touches

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In my quiet time, I’m focusing on one-word for the entire year. As I sought God last December, I wondered if this was His tug on my heart or my wanting to join in with a popular practice. The tug wouldn’t go away.  I continued to seek Him until the...
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15 Mar

Audacious Goals Take Guts (and Grace)

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It’s the third week of the third month of the slightly less than New Year.  Do you have any audacious goals? These are not routine items to check off a to-do list.  Audacious goals are grand. They float beyond our wildest dreams and take us along for the ride. Sure,...
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11 Aug

The Big One

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Fifty-two weeks ago I published my first blog post. It was cleverly titled “My New Blog.” As I clicked the publish button I took the faith plunge. A year later, my feet feel closer to the ground. However, God’s grace and readers’ interaction continue to amaze me. I like to...
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28 Jul

…And Then There Was One

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Some experiences need time to settle before I see their full significance. This was the case as I attended the She Speaks conference this past weekend. It was my second time attending the event hosted by Proverbs 31 Ministries. The trek never disappoints. Women who lead, write, or speak gather...
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