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Childlike Love
Love. Everyone wants to be loved. I often challenge my children to find the good in each other and express their love for one another through words and actions. One morning we began with the simple challenge, “Tell us why you love each member of our family.” As my turn came to receive the love, each child chimed in with…
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Forgiveness Brings FREEDOM
All relationships come with some sort of expectations. When those expectations are not fulfilled the results can be traumatic. We have all experienced being hurt by someone we love. I lived unaccepted by my birth father for years. I was bitter, felt unloved, betrayed, and abandoned. I still cry over it sometimes. It hurts. While my situation may not be…
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Mended by Mercy
It was just one of those mornings. I was rushing to get breakfast on the table and the kids dressed and ready for school. I poured my second cup of perfectly brewed coffee, added my favorite peppermint mocha cream, gave it a swirl and was ready to indulge. I picked up my cup and hustled to the table. When I…
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Out of the Mouth of Babes: The Wisdom of a 4-year old
While tucking my sweet boy in his bed, we say our prayers, talk about the day and read one of his favorite books. I lean in to give him a goodnight kiss and his words paralyze me. In a sweet whisper, and toddler tone he says, “God speaks quiet to us.” Without a thought I answered, “What does he say?”…
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Scar Face & Combat Boots
As he pushed my husband on a gurney through the dark outdoor paths of the old hospital, transferring his sick body from one place to another, I followed closely behind. Looking around, all I could see was concrete and alleys everywhere. There was no one is sight. I had no idea where we were or where we were headed. Like…
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Happy? New Year!
The New Year is on the horizon. New health routines, eating regiments, and exercise plans might already be on your to do list for January 1. Along with a new year comes the idea of a fresh start, a renewed perspective and a desire to make the coming year better than the one gone by. If you are anything like…
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When Christmas Makes You CRAZY
With the hustle and bustle of shopping, wrapping gifts, decorating, church programs, parties and family gatherings, it is easy to get in a tizzy over things that don’t really matter. While these traditions hold a special place in our Christmas memories, I encourage you to consider what really lasts for eternity. I love to decorate, go to parties, enjoy the…
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When Google Cannot Answer My Questions
With the click of a mouse or a word spoken into a smart phone you can have the answers to your most perplexing questions. People from all over the world can weigh in and give their opinion, advice, and direction. With the abundance of information that flows through our lives on a regular basis it is easy to get confused by…
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Securely Insecure
From the moment a child realizes someone is watching, they are eager for the spotlight. Scroll through facebook, or glance at instagram and you are sure to get a glimpse of your “friends” latest spotlight moments. We are born with this inner craving to be accepted, applauded, and praised by anyone who is watching. It feels good to know that…
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On the Side of the Bed
When I step foot into a hospital to visit a friend or a loved one, my mind is flooded with memories of days and nights that I spent on the side of the bed. As I watched my husband go through days and nights of tests, scans, procedures and evaluation, my heart was wrecked with desires to fix whatever was…