Published April 14th, 2011 by

I remember when I was dating my husband, we went on a whitewater rafting excursion with his brother and neice. I don’t know what possessed me to do this–possibly the…

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 Being intentional. I have to constantly be intentional as a parent. The moment I drop my guard or get distracted or relaxed, the world swoops in to carry off my…

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Published April 1st, 2011 by

 It became apparent to me today, that I have “layers” of impact.  Layers, that filter what I take in and absorb from life and others. Have you ever heard a…

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Published March 25th, 2011 by

One day after school about a year ago, one of my daughters inadvertently allowed me to see something that wasn’t supposed to be for my eyes. It led to a…

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Some people hurt me really deeply in my life. It was a long time ago, but the hurt that was done is still very much remembered. I’ve gone to God…

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Published February 24th, 2011 by

Those moments in life when you just need….something.  Maybe you are feeling lonely and long for close friendships. Maybe you don’t feel as beautiful as those around you. Sometimes those…

Read More In Those Empty Moments

Published February 16th, 2011 by

We’re not used to giving things up. Most of us aren’t anyways. We’re used to getting things and acquiring them. Giving away doesn’t come naturally or easily to most of…

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Published February 14th, 2011 by

I heard someone recently say that who we are here on earth is just as important as who we will be in heaven. I love that. I believe that. I…

Read More Pursuing Holiness