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Letting Go of Control
I’ll admit it. I am a control freak. I don’t necessarily boss everyone around. Instead, I try to control every aspect of my life. I strive to know all the details and plan ahead. Then, I fret, worry, and overthink every possible scenario, good and bad, and prepare for surprises. Maybe you can relate? Where… Read more
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Don’t Get Your Tinsel In A Tangle
As my husband and I coordinated schedules for the holiday season, I immediately felt my pulse quicken, my jaws clench and my shoulders slowly tense up to my ears. Family gatherings can bring joy from spending time with people we don’t see often. However, holiday gatherings can also be stressful because we anticipate what people… Read more
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Freed from the Spirit of Anger
When my children were little, I was living an abundant life according to the world’s standards. But there was this spirit living deep inside me rearing its ugly head from time to time – the spirit of anger. If my kids didn’t meet my expectations in school, didn’t perform to my liking on the baseball… Read more
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Love Never Fails
Author and speaker Rachael Adams joins us today, sharing an excerpt from her book entitled “Love Never Fails” from her latest book, Everyday Prayers for Love: Learning to Love God, Others, and Even Yourself (A 31-Day Devotional and Reflective Journal for Women). I had the privilege of being on the launch team for this book,… Read more
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Between “The Rock” and a Hard Place
Nancy Barbery shares her story of being between a rock and a hard place but found freedom. Have you ever been so frustrated that you don’t know if you want to scream or cry? I have, on many occasions. Once again, I answered the door to see a loved one standing there with dark, sunken… Read more
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Do You Know How To Stop Resisting Change?
Do you ever find yourself clinging to the old way of life even when an adjustment has the potential to bring good? This reaction can be perplexing and hold us back from moving forward with confidence and excitement. Yet, there is a way to stop resisting change. I remember the day vividly when I received… Read more