Times of transition often leave me disoriented and downright frustrated. When pressure holds me down and unanswered questions weigh heavily on my mind, I am strategically positioned to grab hold of God. But many times I go forward—relying on my own strength—because I don’t like waiting my turn. My heels…
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Still in my pajamas at an embarrassing hour, I open the package. I wrestle with the stiff cardboard to reach the beloved contents, pawing for a treat like a bear with a honeycomb. Finally book in hand, the emotions rise, threatening to fill tear ducts. At last. Words to connect…
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Sometimes I hear people say, “I’m God’s favorite!” I don’t think they really believe that God loves them more than everybody else, but maybe they feel particularly blessed or loved because something great happened to them. Regardless, this “I’m God’s favorite” statement rubs me the wrong way. Images of biblical…
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Are you in a desperate situation? Does it feel like you’re facing a brick wall, with no way to get around it? Are you struggling to find hope as the season changes? In 1 Samuel 1:1-27, 2:1-11 we read about a woman, named Hannah, who found herself in a time…
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If you’ve been following along on Instagram Stories, then you know that I’ve been counting down to my 40th birthday. Yes, it’s true, I’m turning 40. I’m thankful that the “Over the Hill” 40th birthday party thing isn’t popular anymore. 40 is young! Last year I shared 39 things you…
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I clutched the minivan door handle as if my life depended on it. A life was depending on it. The life of my unborn daughter—Baby Cinco, our Songbird. It was two weeks before her due date according to my calculations (three if you ask the Doc). I was in active…
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