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19 Jun

Becoming Less Resistant to Change

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BECOMING More Series
When this Becoming More series began, I planned post titles from January to December. This week’s post wasn’t one of them. Things change. In fact, a tug on my resistance to change was becoming more persistent in my heart. I sensed God pursuing my need to let some things go...
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05 Jun

Learning to Wait with A Good Heart

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A Season of Waiting
The power of a story wasn’t lost on Jesus. When people had questions about God’s Kingdom or needed life lessons, the Prince of Peace was also a master at parables. One of my favorites is “The Seed and The Sower” in Luke 8. It shows how God’s Word (the seed)...
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08 May

3 Reasons Why We Can (or Can’t) Have It All

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A Season of Waiting
My brother, Michael, is the jokester in our family. One of his frequent comedic lines comes after holiday meals. I ask, “Michael would you like a slice of cherry pie?” He says, “No thanks. I’ll just have the whole pie.” He’s not kidding. My brother loves cherry pie. I feel...
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01 May

My First Contact with The Racism Virus

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In Difficult Times
At 9, I had an up-close and personal look at the racial divide. It happened during my family’s trip to a suburban Chicago shopping mall. As we exited a large department store, another child got my attention. He was with his family too. I wondered if he was just as...
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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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06 Mar

3 Ways to Focus on Renewal

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All Things New
For Christians around the world, Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lenten season. The ashes symbolize our repentance as we reflect on the 40 days (not counting Saturdays and Sundays) leading up to Christ dying for our sins. But there is more. It is common to “give up” or...
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