The Beauty of a Pause

I usually move fast. I walk fast, like to keep moving and get annoyed when others don’t share my quick pace. But when people I love need me to slow down, I’m learning to take heed, pause, breathe, smell the roses and pay attention more closely. I’m learning to slow my pace and appreciate the …

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Joy that Pleases God

Welcome to 2018! It’s my hope and my focus this year to be a #PresentPresence. To that end, I’ll be taking a bit of a break and sharing some words of my friends each week here in January. I know you’ll love them as I do and we’ll begin with Gretchen Fleming. I began to …

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A Present Presence

If there’s one thing I’m sure of, it’s God presence with me. Ever since I began to better understand God and His love for me, I knew He was with me. It was just a given. One that I sadly took for granted, at times. But whenever I needed Him–in times of pain, grief, uncertainty, …

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The Joy of Christmas

On this first day of winter and as we approach Christmas this weekend, may the joy of Christmas fill your days. I pray the gift of God’s son, our Joy fulfilled, be an ever present comfort and peace to you and yours. Merry Christmas! Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the …

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Joy Found

Ever lost your joy or felt like running away from your life? Joy can be found, we simply need to know where to look. After a stressful few months, I was anticipating a break and a fresh beginning in the quest for my one word: joy. But instead I limped into the new year needing …

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