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12 May

When We Long to Let Things Go

Joy
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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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31 Mar

Living in Undeniable Grace

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Affirmation,  Uncategorized
The life of Peter intrigues me. The fisherman’s journey to becoming a faithful Christ follower took a series of unexpected turns. From his first encounter with Jesus, life took on new meaning. After Peter fished for years, Jesus told him He’d make him a fisher of people. (Matthew 4:18-20) Peter...
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17 Mar

Finding Something New in Our Prayers

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All Things New,  Prayer Life
I want praying to be like breathing. The exhale of my sins and worries and the inhale of God’s grace and wisdom should flow freely between my heart to His. After all, He invites us to come boldly before His throne. (Hebrews 4:16) Believing hearts come. They come assured of...
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10 Feb

How We See Ourselves Makes a Difference

Joy
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Affirmation
“I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.” (Psalm 139:14 ESV) Initially, “fearfully and wonderfully made” is not the way I would describe myself. “Made for fun and faith writing” are labels I would choose. And yet, the...
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27 Jan

When We Have an “O God” Moment

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In Difficult Times,  Prayer Life
A few months ago, my casual stroll past the seafood counter turned into a crisis. The sound of a screeching alarm told me something was wrong. Employees frantically waved their arms as they warned customers to leave the store right away. This was an O God moment. It wasn’t the...
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20 Jan

It’s Not Just About Passing The Test

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In Difficult Times
“Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.  Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.”  (Psalm 139:23-24 NLT) When the psalmist, David, invites God to search his heart, I feel an opportunity stirring in mine. We may be more...
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06 Jan

All. Things. New.

Joy
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All Things New,  Living With Purpose
It’s a New Year! But after last year, we may hesitate to call any year “happy” until it’s had the chance to prove it. Yet each year comes with its own set of unexpected challenges and welcome surprises. Opportunities and obstacles can appear on opposite sides of the same situation....
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