Tag: Daily Life
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Good Reads | Part II
There are few things that I find as exciting as a good used book store. Not only are they treasure troves for old and out-of-print titles, it’s also possible to find great deals on current titles, too. And so, I found myself – like I so often do – wandering among the tall wooden book…
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Anchors of Advancement
There are very few things I love as much as a good adventure. The idea of wandering around a city without a map or taking a spontaneous hike during an aimless road trip is thrilling. Experiences like those are the backdrop for many of my favorite memories. As much as I love diving head first…
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A Thriving Heart
Laughter hung in the air as I sat around a large table with some of the ladies’ from my church. We were at a local coffee shop, sipping on cups of coffee and enjoying a break in the chaos of our busy schedules. As I looked around the table, each heart and face seemed radiant…
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Leaving Promises in Our Footsteps
Earlier this week, I was driving through a terrible rain and hailstorm. Thick, heavy rain drops drastically reduced visibility while the sound of the hailstones against my car’s roof and windshield was nearly overwhelming. Drivers, struggling to maintain safety, crept along the interstate slowly. After nearly fifteen minutes of traveling through this storm, I went…
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A Hope that Speaks to Growth
A few days ago, I decided to postpone answering emails and sifting through reports and poured myself a big cup of coffee. Stepping out onto my balcony, I watered a few potted herbs and plants and then settled down in a chair with my Bible and journal. I had been sitting and resting in the…
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Affirming the Affirmative
The past month has been full of community and time in the secret place. Laughter and sweet memories are the hallmark of each week, and I am so grateful for it. But the past month has also been a difficult one. Caught at the crossroads of a prolonged transition, my heart is constantly wrestling between…
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