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Hope at Christmas
“I hope…” we each can fill in the blank with many of the hopes and desires we have this Christmas season. Maybe you are hoping for peace, for a tattered relationship to be repaired, for a financial burden to be lifted, or simply to see your family this year. No matter what we hope for,… Read more
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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
