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I don’t know if it’s true for you, but I feel like the reoccurring theme of my life is: “I am not in control.” This truth is most evident when I allow myself to verbalize doubts, fears, and worry. Anxiety creeps into the areas where I feel out of control. ...
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I’ve been fairly “radio silent” for the past few days. Forgive the sudden absence. My parents flew into town to help us get ready for the coming addition to our family. We’ve experienced and accomplished som much over the past week. Ultrasound, doctor appointment, shopping, prepping, planning, painting… you name ...
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It feels as if I’m constantly moving from one awaited event in life to the next. I wait for vacations, visitors, treats, appointments… and most of the time I’m somwhere between irritated and excitedly anxious. But I so want to enjoy the present without living in impatience all of the ...
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I learned about the Fruit of the Spirit when I was just a kid going to Sunday school. I’m not sure I understood what they were, but I absolutely had them memorized thanks to a catchy tune. Here’s the verse that addresses the fruit: “But the fruit of the Spirit ...
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My mom was such a trooper when we were kids. She carted three kids and various carpool friends around for about 20 years- if I’m doing the math correctly. But more than the sounds and smells, I keep thinking about what she had to listen to during that time- especially ...
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I typically decide upon a theme for the week each Monday. I spend time reading, journaling, thinking, praying and then determine the posts that will follow. By 10:00am Monday morning I knew I wanted to explore hospitality this week. Hours later my dear friend Renea beat me to the punch! ...
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Love is a post-it note in a lunchbox. Love is patience with slow drivers and cashiers. Love is warm food on a cold day. Love is returning your grocery cart. Love is retrieving the piece of trash in the middle of the park. Love is doing the dishes… again. Love ...
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As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that ...
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…”To be a hostess, I’m going to have to surrender my notions of ‘Good Housekeeping’ domestic perfection. I will have to set down my pride and invite people over even if I have not dusted. This is tough: My mother set a high standard. Her house is always immaculate, most ...
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We’ve been talking about awakening our passive hearts this week. I want to recognize that the transformation of our hearts isn’t something we can put on a to-do list or make into a resolution. Heart change comes from God alone, but I do believe that we also have a part ...