We all have those moments. Those times when someone says something hurtful, something completely unexpected, and their words pierce deep places in our soul. And for some reason, we choose to adopt the way they see us. We forget who God says we are… we dismiss the affirmations of friends and family… we let go of our confidence… … and…
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Here are my top 3…
Sometimes, I stumble across the power-packed words typed out by amazing women of God and get chill bumps. I read… and reread… and chew on what they have to say. Because it’s so good. But some weeks, it’s taken up a notch. And my chill bumps are accompanied by a loud “AMEN!” as I do a boot-scootin’ boogie across my…
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10 things to change this year
I want 2015 to be different. Maybe you do too. Last year was… ehem… interesting. You see, God untangled some places in me where insecurity had knotted up my self-esteem. And believe me, it wasn’t pleasant. It was messy. But God did it. God is doing it. And because of His divine untangling… because of the work we did to…
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Christian New Year’s Resolutions
How can I use the New Year To better serve my Lord? I’ll read my Bible every day, And be more in accord. I’ll find new ways to serve others; I’ll love my neighbor, too. I’ll focus on “give” instead of “get” In everything I do. I’ll forgive the people I’m mad at; Angry feelings I’ll discard; I’ll try to…
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Merry Christmas!
From my heart to yours… Merry Christmas!
Without THIS, you’re missing the point.
If I decorate my house perfectly with plaid bows, strands of twinkling lights and shiny balls, but do not show love to my family, I’m just another decorator. If I slave away in the kitchen, baking dozens of Christmas cookies, preparing gourmet meals and arranging a beautifully adorned table at mealtime, but do not show love to my family, I’m just…
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