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10 Dec

The Joy of Christmas, Day 6: Gather

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7 Ways to Focus on the Joy of Christmas
Be it formal or casual, a Christmas gathering carries a sacred sentiment. Singing songs to celebrate Christ’s birth brings a worshipful cheer. Decorations add visual flair, while our unique culture and traditions add new memories to our stories. But if we miss something or someone we love, gathering may be a...
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30 Jun

Lessons from the Leaves

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Joy to The Soul Summer
Welcome to the "Joy to the Soul Summer" series! For the next four weeks, I'll share reflections on the season and scriptural inspirations to encourage your faith. Meet me here for a new post each Wednesday. Share this series with a friend and encourage their faith too! “Now learn a lesson...
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03 Jun

A Fresh Wind Blows through Friendship

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All Things New,  Relationships
If a friend supports us through tough times, it’s a gift. I’ve had my share of both — good friends and tough times. And yet, ironically, the storms of life allow a fresh wind to blow through a friendship. It reminds us we’re not alone. It rushes in on the...
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19 May

When The Best of Bonds Battle

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Relationships
“Wanna hear the MOST BEAUTIFUL, complicated, perfectly imperfect word I know? FAMILY.” — Oprah Winfrey, cover of the March 2019 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine As the youngest of four children, I’ve been blessed with beautiful. My sisters, Gail and Jackie, and my brother, Michael are an encouraging, generous,...
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12 May

When We Long to Let Things Go

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Relationships
As soon as we find out about a clothing drive, I see a glint in my husband’s eye. Brady is a sorter. But I’m sentimental. It’s not that I don’t want to give to someone in need. God’s love compels me to do that. But as I look through my...
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