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08 Dec

Breath of Heaven

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The Christmas Carol Series
Welcome to the Christmas Carol series!  As we celebrate the birth of Jesus, each post this month features the title of a familiar Christmas carol.  I’m praying each post provides you with a Christ-centered focus for the season and of course, plenty of hope for the heart and joy to the...
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17 Nov

Note to Self: Be Kind Anyway!

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Affirmation
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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03 Nov

What Sharpens Your Edge?

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edge (ej) n. 1:the cutting side of a blade 2: keenness or intensity of desire or enjoyment Is there an area of your life where neglect has crept in and taken a seat? It’s a sneaky little thing. It introduces itself as a harmless break to a healthy habit. But...
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04 Aug

Peace for the Traveling Mind

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Traveling season is at its peak.  Trains, planes and automobiles are primed to receive passengers.  I’ve taken a few short trips this summer.  A weekend trip to Asheville, NC.  A day trip to Atlanta. These destinations may not prompt much excitement.  But I’ve been traveling elsewhere too. Between my family’s...
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14 Jul

How Sacrifice Makes Us Better

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Twenty-eight years ago I took a vow. As I stood at the altar I married the love of my life. I had no idea what it would take to build a life that we loved. Like many married couples, Brady and I have seen a lot of changes. And yet,...
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12 May

The Beauty of a Boundary

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As I walked through my neighborhood a few months ago, I encountered a Great Dane. It wasn’t a matter of who would blink first. It was a question of who would run first. I didn’t know if he was aggressive, but I knew I was vulnerable. The dog took a...
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28 Apr

How Do You Refresh?

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It’s likely you’ve seen the refresh button on a computer, tablet, or phone. As we activate the button, it retrieves new data or reloads our technology. The refresh function recharges a device with power or information. But humans need to be refreshed too. I’m happy to say the Women’s Retreat...
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