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06 Oct

How Do You Rise and Shine?

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I met a woman who told me she named her son Phoenix. She chose the name because she always wanted him to rise to the occasion. It is a noble idea. Like most parents, I imagine she and her husband are doing their best to equip their son for flight....
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15 Sep

Keep Calm and Pray On

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For my birthday, earlier this month, my son gave me a thoughtful gift.  I notice him watching me as I dart through my daily routine and responsibilities.  Sometimes I wonder what his thirteen year old mind is thinking as I juggle home, work, and ministry commitments. His gift told me...
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25 Aug

Living and Loving Game-changers

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I love a game-changer.  A 3-point shot at the buzzer.  A surprise ingredient in a familiar dish.  Whether it is a person or an event game-changers are extraordinarily effective at shifting a dynamic.  They shake up a situation to produce a desired and typically, impressive result. According to Webster, a...
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21 Jul

Forgotten vs. Faith-filled Dreams

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In Difficult Times,  Living With Purpose
When my son was much younger, he’d occasionally laugh in his sleep.  I wondered about the reason for his giggles.  Did he dream in vivid colors?  Did he hear snappy tunes or see funny faces?   Unfortunately, Ryan couldn’t recall the details.  Although these visions made for a happy slumber, they...
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21 Apr

Why Having a Hero Matters

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When I was a young, my dad was my first hero. He was a firefighter. As he arrived home at the end of his shift, it was hard to contain my excitement. When he saw me he’d clap three times. This was my signal to jump into his arms for...
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24 Mar

When Expectation Blooms

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With all of its budding, thawing, and basketball “madness” Spring is certainly a season of expectations. Are you sensing the possibility of a new opportunity or challenge coming your way? As we approach a task we may have some uneasiness or forge ahead with excitement. Here’s a look at one...
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17 Mar

Closing a Cherished Door

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A door slammed in the face of trouble is a welcome sound.  But closing the door on what I cherish is quite a different matter.  I faced this challenge as my sister Jackie and I spent this past weekend in Indiana closing on the sale of our childhood home. Since...
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24 Feb

The Maximum Impact Series, 3 of 3

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The Maximum Impact Series
Let Inspiration Rise! What are you inspired to do? Create, educate, entertain, motivate? Inspiration stirs the godly purpose and passion breathing inside of you and me. And yet, as we seek to live it out, fear or doubt may try to creep in. Fear is kryptonite to making maximum positive...
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