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10 Jan

Dreams, Drama and Determination

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Affirmation
Until the time came to fulfill his dreams, the Lord tested Joseph’s character. – Psalm 105:19 NLT Apparently, God values our character development as much as He values our dream fulfillment. For us, dreaming is the easy part. For Joseph, it meant an epic elevation. As glorious as that seems,...
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20 Dec

Looking at a Stable Situation – Part 4

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Affirmation
Welcome to our last week of the “Looking at a Stable Situation” series. This journey of personal reflection is appropriate all year-long, but especially at Christmas. For the Scriptures clearly state that the Messiah will be born of the royal line of David, in Bethlehem, the village where King David...
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13 Dec

Looking at a Stable Situation – Part 3

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The Light of Christmas Series
My weekly news feed contains the frantically familiar. Another celebrity or politician sits in the hot seat of moral failure. Another world leader seeks to bully the rest of the world. Another heartbroken family struggles to rebuild their lives without a loved one. It’s a tragic version of here we...
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25 Oct

A Loss That Leads Me On

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Lessons I've Learned (so far) Series
Loss can feel like a closed door to what could be or what used to be. Each time may feel slightly different, but each time it breaks my heart. Yet, loss is a part of life. I need to remember that. Maybe you do too.  Because loss has another dimension. It’s...
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24 Oct

If Grace Feels Far Away

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Lessons I've Learned (so far) Series
My junior year in college, my roommate’s name was Grace.  From a spiritual perspective, it made sense. Grace and Joy should dwell in the same space. Our delightful names and smiling faces convinced everyone our room was a happy place. But, the atmosphere in our dorm room was dismal. Much...
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