Unwanted Moments: Let Go & Shine Through

Life is not fair and sometimes unwanted moments happen to God’s people. I’m sure this isn’t news to any of us, but it still hurts. Why would God allow awful situations to occur in His children’s lives? It’s an age-old question we’ve all wrestled with at one point. I don’t have an answer but may …

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Thou Shall Not Worry

Habits are hard to break for a reason. Take it from me, a recovering worrier. It’s a  battle to stop the worry gremlins in my head, but it can be done. This continual battle is won not by myself, but with a little help from my friends and a lot of wisdom from God. I’m …

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Juggling with Purpose

Learning to juggle is on my bucket list. I literally just put it down next to “go to Italy and eat”. Juggling seems so easy and so hard. The symbiosis of keeping all the balls in the air appears effortless and beautiful. Yet it’s a purposeful skill to learn. Last year, life had many balls …

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Encouragement Ahead

I was sure she could do it, even though she felt unsure. I could see it even if she couldn’t. Have you ever had a sense about someone else’s ability? This often occurs with our children or another loved one. Recently, our daughter started driving with her temporary license. She was initially nervous and unsure …

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Honoring Gratitude

It’s been a long year. I’ve lost two of my favorite people, battled annoying physical issues and been blindsided by multiple challenges. These circumstances often left me ungrateful even though God wove in wonderful and unforgettable moments amid the woeful and wearisome. The year has simply left me tired and unsure of what’s next. But …

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