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Growing Older
I celebrated a birthday this week. And the older I get, the less exciting birthdays are. However, I always enjoy the special time with friends, as well as encouraging notes, cards, texts, emails, and phone calls. I am thankful for the friends and family God has...
Time for Rest
Are you worn out and need a break from a hectic schedule? Do you need some time to rejuvenate and replenish in the midst of a difficult season of life? Last week I could answer yes to both of those questions. I didn't take a vacation last year or get away for a...
Are Mentoring and Discipleship the Same Thing?
Because of a crazy week and leaving for vacation tomorrow, I am reposting a blog post from several years ago. I still get asked this question. Let’s say you meet someone who is a committed follower of Jesus Christ, but she just wants you to spend time with her and...
No More Hiding Behind Closed Doors
I feel exposed this week. No, I'm not referring to exposing myself in skimpy, inappropriate clothing, but I feel exposed just the same. You see, I decided to finally upgrade my kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Thankfully, the cabinets are in great shape, so I'm not...
Settling for Status Quo?
Several years ago, I climbed Mt. Shavino, a 14,000 foot mountain in Colorado, with a group from my church. After only 45 minutes, I was ready to quit, but my climbing buddies wouldn't let me. They kept spurring me on and wouldn't listen to my reasons why I needed...
Wasting Time or Relaxing?
I've been thinking lately about how I spend my time. As my days seem to be filled to the max, and deadlines loom, how do I get everything done that needs to be done? I had to stop and acknowledge some time wasters and evaluate how I'm spending my time. Some of the...
A Lesson Taught By My Cat
I'm beginning to see that the word of the year for me is trust. I have been going through life lessons in which God wants me to trust Him. I don't understand why He orchestrates the details of life as He does, but He never asked me to understand. He asks me to...
Life and Death
I've been thinking a lot about death lately. No, I’m not being morbid. But in the past two years, I have attended quite a few funerals and visitations for those who have gone home to be with the Lord. Some of these are parents of friends – parents who lived a long...
Impossible. Difficult. Done.
Hudson Taylor faced many hard situations in his endeavor to win China for Christ. He counted three phases in most great tasks undertaken for God – impossible, difficult, done. Monday night I attended an art class, which is completely out of my comfort zone. I am...
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