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Tag: Goal-setting

04 Jan

Next Step: Transformation?

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Live Your Joy Story,  Living With Purpose,  Next Step Series
The dawn of each New Year brings the promise of new potential. We’re bombarded with advertisements on how to become richer, healthier or a more influential version of ourselves. After all, who wouldn’t want to improve? As I talk to friends and family, the desire to change is usually not...
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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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Are you facing a new situation? Isaiah 42:16 spe Are you facing a new situation? 

Isaiah 42:16 speaks hope into seasons of uncertainty. God promises to guide His people along roads they have never traveled, bringing light into dark places and smoothing what feels impossible. When the path ahead seems unclear, this verse reminds us we are not navigating alone.

Join me this week on the Your Daily Bible Verse Podcast, as I share some encouragement when we’re facing a new situation! (Link in profile) #yourdailybibleverse 
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Life’s pressures and problems are real - but so is Life’s pressures and problems are real - but so is the power of God. 
 
Ladies, you're invited to join me on Saturday, March 7 in Charlotte, NC for the God's Call, God's Way Women's Prayer Breakfast! 

Let's gather for a time of prayer, biblical encouragement, and community. (link in profile)

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Ladies, registration is open for the God's Call, G Ladies, registration is open for the God's Call, God's Way Women's Prayer Breakfast on March 7 at 9:30 a.m. in Charlotte, NC!

This year we'll gather at The Pauline Tea-Bar Apothecary for a time of prayer, reflection, and fellowship.

How do you sense God is calling you to sit with Him, walk with Him, or work with Him in this season? Join me on March 7th as we seek God for the answers. 

There's even a "bring a friend" discount! (They'll thank you later.) Space is limited. The link is in the profile to save your seat! 
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Whether we’re enjoying a beautiful view, spending Whether we’re enjoying a beautiful view, spending time with someone we love, or making progress toward a goal, is anything distracting us from what God wants you to see?

Being present enables us to sense the moments God has for us, so we won’t miss the moments we need.

Prayer: Lord, help me to sense Your Presence, settle into Your will, and seize the moment You're showing me. In Jesus' name, amen! 

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