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Longing to Trust
July 14, 2017

And as I take a deeper look at myself, I see that look of distrust and hope in my face as well.  Trust is always something that I’ve grappled with – something that always seems like a far off wish or hope. 

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Mind the Gap (A battle of feeling that I am not enough)
February 5, 2017

I believe that there is a gap in many of our lives that we have not done a good job of “minding.” I know for me it is the gap between believing what I know is true (God is good and trustworthy) and living out my life as though that good, trustworthy God wants to use me and work through me.

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Healthy Living  / Infertility  / Life Lessons  / Self Image

Advent: Hope and Joy in the Waiting
December 23, 2016

    It’s the first day of Christmas Break for this teacher… and I had grand plans of relaxing, getting a pedicure, and packing for the cruise I get to go on next week (thanks, Mom!).  I had intentions of […]

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Positive Conversations
June 16, 2016

I’ve thought about this for a long time now. I usually refrain from making comments on-line about direct political and/or social issues. I do admit to making faith, my personal faith, based statements publicly which I truly believe can benefit […]

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Accountability  / Life Lessons  / Relationships

Dancing to Life's Music
March 1, 2016

Writers Note: This was originally published a year ago. The circumstances noted have resolved with the homegoing of both loved ones. As our family and friends have “danced” through the last year this reminder of mystery in life seems even […]

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A Table in the Presence
August 27, 2015

Does the stock market have the power to make you anxious or fearful?  I’d like to say that its ups and downs don’t affect me…that I have a faith in God that is stronger than my fear of not having […]

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Life Lessons  / Unlimited God

Do You Believe?
June 24, 2014

And my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches.” Philippians 4:19 I once went on a trip with a very wealthy businessman.  We stayed on the 8th floor suite in his luxurious condo overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.  I […]

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Life Lessons  / Limiting God

Marriage Monday – Team Work
March 24, 2014

My husband and I have been working on winding up the winter projects/season and shifting gears for the spring season. He is a small business owner which primary work comes from April to December so over the winter months we […]

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My Offering
December 10, 2013

Sunday morning started like any other Sunday morning. We got up from our basement bedroom at the home we stay in while ministering in a small town in western Iowa and headed to church. It was windy and starting to […]

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Limiting God

When You Have Not "passed this way before"
August 23, 2013

Several years ago when our family was in a crisis situation I found myself saying the same thing over and over, “I don’t know. I’ve never been down this road before.” It was a time when as a mom and […]

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