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03 May

Rest for the Overwhelmed Heart

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Hope for the Heart Series
When I feel like my life is in a good place, my worries and wants are few. But a sudden shift in events or increased demand on my schedule can quickly take me to another place. The path towards overwhelm is short. What causes you to land on Stress Street?...
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12 Apr

Choices for the Indecisive Heart

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Hope for the Heart Series
Welcome to the “Hope for the Heart Series!”  For the next four weeks, I’ll feature posts intended to meet us where we’re often challenged the most.  I pray the words written from my heart will speak encouragement to yours.  The first post in the series is Choices for the Indecisive Heart....
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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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23 Feb

Why The Narrow Path Is Necessary

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Traveling light is not easy for me. I often over-pack. It is a symptom of my over-planning. But occasionally, I get it right. When I do, the trip is more enjoyable. I can also avoid my husband giving me the “are you kidding me” look, as he loads our car’s...
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02 Feb

3 Ways to Keep Your Faith Fire Burning

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“Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire.”  These words from St. Catherine of Siena sear purpose into my heart.  But since I’m a fireman’s daughter, setting the world on fire sounds pretty ominous.  However, as a child of the King setting the...
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12 Jan

A Tale of Two Chairs

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A few months ago, I decided to replace my dining room chairs.  I thought it would be a simple task.  I assure you it was not. There were so many choices.  And yet, deep down inside I knew my family and friends just want good conversation, a delicious meal and...
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22 Dec

Joy to The World!

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The Christmas Carol Series
Welcome to the fourth week of The Christmas Carol series!  This week’s featured title is “Joy to The World.” JOY. Sometimes it is mistaken for the ever popular, but temporary bliss.   JOY is certainly a form of delight, but from a faith perspective it offers us something more.  It is sacred, eternal, and often unspeakable....
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10 Nov

When the Unthinkable Meets the Unmatched

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If something goes too far, looks too difficult, or takes too long, say hello to the unthinkable.  This is a meet-up I’d rather miss.  And yet, eventually we each encounter an experience we are hoping to avoid. Last week, I received phone calls about ill loved ones.  Each conversation brought...
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