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Balancing the Seesaw of Life
When I was a kid, we had a home-made seesaw in our backyard, and my brothers and I, along with friends, would often play on it. The objective was to balance the ends so that you could have an enjoyable up and down experience. However, sometimes the objective was to...
Growling at God
Today I have asked my friend Mandy Lawrence to guest post. I recently finished her book Wisdom from Wilbur and thoroughly enjoyed it - couldn't put it down. It made me laugh, but it also convicted me as I could see myself in those lessons taught by a small...
My Anxious Thoughts …
I had trouble going to sleep last night because I couldn't turn off my anxious thoughts. Thoughts like: How am I ever going to get this done in time? What am I going to do if this happens? I don't know what to do in this situation. What if . . . ? You can probably...
How Can I Find Contentment in Singleness?
Before you delete this, thinking it doesn't apply to you if you’re married, keep reading. Even if you’re married, you most likely know someone who is single – a child, a friend, a grandchild, a coworker. Because I’m single, I often get asked questions about finding...
A Tribute to Moms
I remember several times as a child when I wanted to trade my mom in for a new one. But over the years, I have come to value my mom and the tough love she showed me at times when I needed it most. I wouldn't trade her for any other mom in the world today. This...
The Days of Our Lives
Are you happy with the script God has written for your life? This week I was reading Nancy Leigh DeMoss' devotional book, The Quiet Place. Her words on April 27 have stayed with me all week. I've been thinking about her questions and, as a result, have had some...
What Do You Want To Do With Your Life?
I was recently asked the questions, “What would you like to be doing in the next five years? What do you ultimately aspire to be/do?” As I pondered those questions, I thought back to all the jobs I have had in my life – waitress, medical technologist, on...
Thoughts to Ponder for Easter
"O Death, where is your Victory? O death, where is your sting?" 1 Corinthians 15:55 As Easter approaches, I am so thankful for the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. I have been reflecting on death lately as I have watched friends lose parents and loved ones,...
Better Than A Fitbit
I am now the proud owner of a Fitbit. For those of you not familiar with a Fitbit, it’s a device you wear on your wrist or waist that tells you how many steps you take a day, how many stairs you climb, how many calories you burn, how many miles you walk, how many...
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