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12 Oct

When Autumn Takes Its Turn

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In my part of the world, fall came in the usual way. Crisp air hovered. Leaves slowly turned shades of red, gold, or some shade in between. But as autumn announced its arrival, my morning walk turned into a tour. Moments of praise joined moments of awe. A glimpse of...
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15 Mar

Is one of these struggles your next pivot?

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In his book Atomic Habits, James Clear writes, “You don’t always get to choose the load, but you can choose how to carry it.” Clear’s book is about building good habits. However, his statement is also helpful in winning the good fight of faith. Consider what you’re carrying in your...
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07 Sep

Can we have certainty in a new season?

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My wall calendar tells a story. Each time I flip to a new month, the calendar provides a biblical promise or principle. A picturesque landscape of majestic mountains, scenic waterways or flower-filled pastures grab my attention. Then a scripture makes an announcement. The featured verse for this month steadies me....
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09 Jun

When We Say Hello to Hard Things

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A lunch with friends turned into a meet-up for our misery. One by one we tossed our difficulties onto the table. Our tales of woe included caring for those we love and sorting through broken dreams. But there was something eating at us between our bites of pizza. We each...
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12 May

Breathing Like Grace Is Our Oxygen

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On most days, struggling to catch my breath is not a problem. But in a smoke-filled room, everything changed. Instead of breathing freely in a clear space, I fought a fog of toxins trying to take over my lungs. The battleground was my kitchen. Searing a few pieces of fish...
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27 Apr

Why God’s Grace Is Greater Than My Hustle

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Years ago, I visited New York City with my sister Jackie. One of the highlights of our trip was being in the audience of a morning television show. Jackie and I hustled to leave our hotel shortly after sunrise. We arrived at the studio early, but not early enough. All the...
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