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Two Questions Framing Christmas
First question in the Old Testament: Where are you? First question in the New Testament: Where…
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UPS Bob
It’s was March 2020 and UPS Bob changed our whole week with five minutes…
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The Lost Ones
“I spent the first 18 years of my life in church but I had to come…
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Mother’s Day
In our kitchen hutch we have the plate I made (decorated) for my mom in 3rd…
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Dear Single Sister
Singleness is sometimes looked upon with contempt. Especially in the Christian church. But singleness is not…
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“Not today Satan”
The Power of our words is monumental. If you’ve ever been on the receiving end of…
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Contentment
“But godliness with contentment is a great gain.”1 Timothy 6:6 HCSB I’ve realized that it’s never…
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Authentic friendship
So I told her that. “I need you to come and sit with me and visit…
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The Grand Redo
Ever wanted the chance to redo something? Redo a day you messed up? Redo a moment…
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The Blank Check of Motherhood
Motherhood isn’t what most people say it is. It’s one of the best choices I ever…
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Four Years of Marriage…
Your marriage may be the single, most important ministry you have to a dying world…
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Your story matters
Your. Story. Matters.
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Carrying their burden…
They say you cant know someone else’s pain. But you can sure hurt for them in…
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Even Church Girls Need Jesus
The second we think we are “safe” because we are in church, raised in the church…
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Faithful Saints
Is she worth it? Is it worth the struggle?
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Mountains and Base Trails
“I’m tired of doing life my way.”
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What Makes Me Healthy
My first tangle with depression was in April of 2017. It lasted for months. I had…
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Lost and Found
The shrill scream caught my attention immediately. It was the kind that would turn any mother’s…
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Part 5- YOUR PEOPLE
Over the last several weeks, we have been discussing the importance of having three certain relationships…
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Part 4- Timothy Mentees
Two weeks ago, I had the pleasure of talking to a Sunday School group of young…
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Part 3- Barnabas Friends
Friends. Paul had Barnabas. David had Jonathan. You need someone who gets you and loves you…
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Part 2- The Pauls in Life
Coaches. Mentors. I like to call them “Pauls”…those who are blazing the path ahead of us…
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Like bittersweet chocolate
I was just going through documents on my computer and found this piece of writing from…
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Part 1- Millennials and Gen Z,
We are missing the boat when it comes to relationships…
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It’s Not a Contest
Don’t be threatened by someone else’s talents, gifts, or abilities. There is a downfall that often…
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Faithful Daffodils
Maybe daffodilfs are visual reminders that God can be trusted…
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Practice His Presence
As many of you know, each year for the past seven years, God has stamped a…
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Burning My Plow
I had been asking for a sign. For God to speak to me about the future…
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The Power of ONE
“Can you pray for me?” The question caught me off guard. We were in the hallway…
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FREE Bible Studies!
Hey friends, Wanted you to know that my website has been updated with some free resources on studying the…
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Do you take ex-felons?
Do you even take ex-felons?” I was sitting cross-legged on the floor and the question came…
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Captive Miracles
What if the broken places of your story are being woven in a way that will…
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Jesus is My Home
There’s something that happens when you travel extensively. Or at least it’s happened to me. And…
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Dear Teen Girl
Dear Teen Girl, I’m writing this letter to you because I need you to know something…I…
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Homies
I know her back story and she knows mine. Our spirits connect at a different level…even…
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Sweet Silence
Hello Friday. It’s that day again that I come to a coffee shop to rest and…
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Best. Valentine. Ever.
It’s that time of year again…when every store is decorating in red and pink hearts. Chocolate…
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It’s Called Mercy
“I’ve made a mess of my life.” The woman sitting in front of me tried blinking…
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When God Makes You a Girl
When I was a little girl and up into my teens, I spent a lot of…
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Be a Door Holder
For the last five years, I’ve had a yearly motto. At the end of each year,…
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Lessons from His Table
Over the past year, my theme has been “Come to His Table”. For twelve solid months…
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Good Gifts
This is one of my favorite times of year. I’ve spent most of my growing up…
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Wonder in the Waiting
“The thrill of Hope, a weary world rejoices” the all-too familiar carol lilting out on the…
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Write Your Blessings
Thessalonians 5:18, “In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus…
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Don’t Hurry
Caregiving wasn’t ever something I asked for or signed up for or chose. Each time I…
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Hosea and Gomer
Hosea and Gomer. I’ve always loved this story…not because it’s a happy fairytale, but because it’s…
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Life Between Trail Signs
Ten days ago, I started looking for yellow diamonds. Yellow trail signs that told me I…
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Stillness
Stillness can be stifling if you’re used to being busy constantly. Always on the move. Always…
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Beautifully Different
“But do not be conformed to this world, but be TRANSFORMED by the renewing of your…
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A Place to Belong
Her words hung in the air… “Where do we go when no one wants us anymore?”…
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Vulnerability and Transparency
Two powerful words. Two ways to powerfully live out our Christian faith in a curious world.…
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