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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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27 Feb

Why Being Still Leads to Being Clear

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Living With Purpose
Anxiety chases me like a lion tracking down its next meal. As soon as something nerve-racking happens, the juices in my gut start to churn and I can almost hear anxiety growling. But as I resist it, there’s a greater churn in my soul. Be still and know I am...
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06 Feb

How Forgiveness Moves Us Forward

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Relationships
Forgiveness feels good when it comes my way. It scratches my itch for another chance. It lets me back in when I should be left out. But when it’s time for me to forgive, forgiveness may feel awkward or even unfair. I know it’s the right thing to do. It’s...
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30 Jan

An Appointment with The Undone

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Next Step Series,  Prayer Life
As the pace of life quickened several months ago, I felt the need to slow down. My current bible reading plan is a chapter a day. It allows me to linger longer with Christ on the shores of Galilee. I can pause and see His priesthood in action in Hebrews....
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23 Jan

Finding Peace in God’s Business

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Affirmation
When you ask God for help, do you wonder what will happen next? I do. I’ve wondered a lot over the last few days. I’ll leave out the details. But trust me, the last few days have been hard. And yet, In my distress I called to the Lord; I...
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16 Jan

3 Ways to Keep Moving Forward

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A Season of Waiting
We’re a couple of weeks into the New Year. Is there something you’re trying to accomplish? Staying focused on a goal isn’t always as easy as we hoped. It can feel like an endless cycle of trying to do more of what’s required while trying to let go of what’s...
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