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17 Apr

What Will You Rise To Next?

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Affirmation,  BECOMING More Series
In this last post of the 3 Ways to Focus on Renewal series, I see the wonder of Christ’s redemption. It changes the life of anyone who chooses to live for Him. But my flawed and fickle nature wants to live for itself. It seeks to rise to whatever makes...
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10 Apr

When Broken Is Made Better

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In Difficult Times
As I walked into a backyard bridal shower, a lovely scene awaited the guests and the soon-to-be bride. White linens covered round tables while vases of flowers took center stage. Suddenly, a strong wind interrupted the perfectly sunny day. One of the vases fell, causing water and flower petals to...
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03 Apr

Fighting for the “Yes” in You

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Living With Purpose
As I continue to look at 3 ways to focus on renewal, I see Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane. He fiercely resisted every reason to say “No” to dying for our sins on the Cross. Luke 22:39-42 gives us the details. Jesus was in such “agony of spirit,” His...
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27 Mar

Becoming More Transparent

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Affirmation,  BECOMING More Series
As I continue my Lenten reflection on 3 Ways to Focus on Renewal, the last two weeks we focused on renewing the mind with Gods Word. This week's post begins our focus on renewing our yield to His will. A national talk show host recently revealed she lives in a...
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20 Mar

A Word to Stand On

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A Season of Waiting,  Affirmation
I love miracles. They arrive when I least expect them and cause a lingering awe. Whether it’s the Red Sea parting, an illness disappearing or a prodigal returning, miracles supersede the natural course of things. What should be the end is also a new beginning. What looks like a failure...
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13 Mar

A Lamp, A Light and A Limp

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Affirmation
A couple of months ago, my usual swivel to get out of bed didn’t work. My mind was halfway across the room but the rest of me refused to move. A back injury required me to plan each turn and tug of my body. This pain was a doozy. It...
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