Run your Race!

…let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. ~Hebrews 12:1 “Mom, you should run a marathon.” I almost spit out my water in laughter. I HATE running but with a big …

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Joyful Self-Control

It’s been a month-long joyride on our mission toward #SelfControl. Congrats to Carolyn and Joann for being our giveaway winners! I hope these resources cultivate the fruit of self-control in your lives. Continuing my year long quest to find more joy in life, I realized it is possible to find joy in self-control. But let’s …

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When You’re Tempted to Think the Worst

I’m so happy to share my friend Kelly Basham’s words with you today! Kelly is also focusing on the fruit of self-control this month and has some great inspiration for how to keep our thoughts in check… Do you think the worst when someone pays you a compliment? Not too long ago I was getting …

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Pruning Love

It’s much harder when it’s your own people, says the TV nurse as I silently nod my agreement. Any health professional or parent will tell you it’s one thing to do or go through something difficult ourselves. It’s much more grueling watching loved ones struggle. This must be how God feels about us in difficult …

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Abide in Joy

“And so, my children, listen to me, for all who follow my ways are joyful.  Listen to my instruction and be wise.  Don’t ignore it. Joyful are those who listen to me, watching for me daily at my gates, waiting for me outside my home! For whoever finds me finds life and receives favor from …

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