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Staying Uber Present
We just returned from visiting our son on the East Coast. Despite the wet chilly weather, we enjoyed our trip immensely, seeing and spending time with our boy. I have heard it said that having a child is like having a piece of your heart live outside of your body. No truer words have been Continue reading
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The most important language in the world
Last year I started taking lessons to try and become fluent in Spanish. I began with a lot of enthusiasm but quickly realized how challenging it can be to learn a new language. Learning a language involves a great deal of time and consistent effort, dedicated practice and immersion, along with a willingness to try Continue reading
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It takes faith to have faith
Recently I felt a prompting to share this blog on my personal Facebook page. I was struck with some unexpected feelings. I am an all-in Jesus lover who wants to share the transformational power of what a relationship with him can do. I want to honor all that he has done in my life so Continue reading
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Let your light shine
Have you ever grown so comfortable that you find yourself restless? Has anyone else checked some things off the life list and settled in, but are finding themselves a little unsettled? I feel you. When did we come to believe that we were meant to strive and engage for a little while, but that the Continue reading
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Who do you say I am
Have you ever noticed how differently two people can describe the same thing? I’m sure you’ve heard examples like when a couple was asked to describe a home across the street, one said it was tall and white while the other only mentioned the landscaping and large green trees. Neither is untrue, just incomplete, or Continue reading
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You’ve won! Claim your prize
Have you ever heard of the Enneagram? A few years back I became obsessed with it. The Enneagram is a personality typology that describes nine types of human personality. It’s based on the idea that each person has a core personality type that drives their motivations and fears. During my exploration of Enneagram I discovered Continue reading
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Fill up on the good stuff
Wrapping up a month of Daniel fasting, I am struck once again by the breakthroughs I experienced. In case you missed my earlier post, Do something… fast, I wrote about how ‘in February we fast.’ My husband and I eat a restricted diet referred to as the Daniel fast. It is essentially a vegan diet that Continue reading
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What are you waiting for
As a relatively new empty nester, I find myself in a place of waiting. Waiting and longing. Longing for my kids to be back home. Waiting for their next visit. Waiting to see what I am supposed to be doing with this “extra time” that used to be so meaningfully spent caring for them. Longing Continue reading
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My Affair with Jesus Saved my Marriage
“You complete me.” We all know the line from Jerry Maguire. Raised on a steady stream of rom coms, I was a believer. Girl meets guy or guy meets girl. They fall in love, overcome all obstacles that keep them apart, defy the odds, fall madly in love, and live happily ever after. Love stories Continue reading
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Turn your Roast into a Feast
Whether you watched the Super Bowl or not, by now you have likely learned that the game was a blowout. The Eagles decidedly defeated the Chiefs. Lots of variables factored into the Chiefs’ loss, but according to assorted media personnel and internet voices, one such cause was the underperformance of quarterback, Patrick Mahomes. Once the Continue reading
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