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29 Mar

Must Be Present To Win

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A few months ago, my husband Brady and I attended a social event.  Upon arrival each guest was issued a ticket for a drawing.  The event planning team did a great job with prize promotion. Buzz about the prizes almost overshadowed the significance of the gathering.  Among the prizes up...
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01 Mar

Growing A Friendship Face to Face

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Growing A Friendship Series
When I hear from a friend it’s a good thing.  Sometimes it’s a phone call just to say hello.  Other times it’s a text thread weaving the details of our lives.  Even a greeting card through snail mail is a rare but welcome sight.  However, at some point, I want...
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26 Jan

Growing A Friendship from Bud to Bloom

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Growing A Friendship Series
Kindred spirit. Sidekick. Buddy. Whatever we call our friends, we often turn to them for advice. They have our backs and we have theirs. But close friendships don’t just happen. At some point, we become intentional about developing and maintaining a bond. I was reminded of this truth as I...
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17 Nov

Note to Self: Be Kind Anyway!

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A recent experience reminded me that doing an act of kindness doesn’t guarantee how someone else will act. I checked the rule book. In Ephesians 4:32, it said, “Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.” Unfortunately, we all break the...
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27 Oct

Just When You Least Expect It

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The past is often spoken of as a part of our lives to leave behind. However, sometimes what once was points to what will be again. Is there a reconnection you are hoping to make? If your attempts have been unsuccessful, I know the feeling. While in undergrad at the...
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29 Sep

When To Have Tunnel Vision

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Guest Writer Series  I am pleased to introduce Christy Mobley as a guest writer for this week’s post. Christy and I met at a speakers and writers conference last year. I’m glad we did. Her candor and wisdom are an encouragement to me.  I believe her post on “when to have...
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22 Sep

Why Are Your Friends “Your” Friends?

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The Friendship MAPS study is in full swing at The Park Church! This week’s discussion is on Chapter 2: The Vital Exchange. Our focus was on the importance of the friendship dynamic and what threatens the gift exchange between friends. Here’s a recap of what was shared. In my pre-mom...
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08 Sep

This Time It’s Personal!

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If you’ve followed my blog for a while, you know I am privileged to serve on the Women’s Ministry Teaching Team at my church. Each fall we begin a new Bible Study. Over the years, we’ve had some dynamic resources. It’s likely you’d know some of the authors by name....
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