Have you had a door slammed in your face? Maybe it was at the hands of an angry child who’d had enough of your rules, lectures, and expectations? Maybe it was at the door of a neighbor as you tried to offer something they weren’t interested in? Maybe it was…
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Lies Can Burn Up Peace
After deliberations with my sister-in-law, I reinstated allowance in our home. The offspring now receive $3 a week—hey, Hubby and I used to receive 50 cents a week, so it’s an upgrade. I instructed the children that they should save up for something special and not just fill our home…
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Interview with Jennifer Dukes Lee (Author of The Happiness Dare)
What a sweet treat to interview the lovely and talented Jennifer Dukes Lee as part of the Interview Series. I’ve read her new book, The Happiness Dare, and gave it a 5 star review! This is an excellent book—top-notch writing, timely message, and practical tools for growth. Embrace happiness like…
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Rejection Can Make You Weep or Cause You to Reap
Do you feel like you’re on the outside looking in? Are you just waiting for someone to invite you, yet the door remains closed, the mailbox empty, and the dress left hanging in the closet? Has rejection ever wrecked your week? Or maybe it’s stolen a whole season, leaving you…
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HAPPY Anniversary Five Minute Friday!
I’m so happy I could cry—seriously. It feels good to be among friends and help two of them celebrate big things! Kate Motaung is celebrating two years of hosting the Five Minute Friday Community and we’re also celebrating the release of Jennifer Dukes Lee’s new book, The Happiness Dare. Be…
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Listen Close, Listen Well: When Listening Leads to Obeying (Kristine Brown)
Welcome back to the Listen Close, Listen Well series. It’s such a treat to hear from special guests, as they share their diverse experiences with listening for God and how His message has changed them. Today we welcome the lovely Kristine Brown as she shares about the important aspect of…
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