Next step devotional
7 Myths That Keep You Stuck
& The Promises of God That Set You Free
Lean In, Listen Up
Wedding Bells Last week, Dave and I celebrated 19 years of (mostly) wedded bliss. Like so many other couples, we’d included I Corinthians 13:4-8 in our ceremony so I reminisced…
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Memory Lane Drain
I came face to face with my past this morning. In an effort to purge items in my closet that didn’t fit my style anymore (or to be perfectly honest,…
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Secrets Rarely Stay Secret
Hurrah! It’s my birthday!!! It’s a time for celebration, lots of cake, but also reflection and goal planning for the coming year. Part of my reflection concerns my legacy ……
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Facing Scary New Seasons
Uh oh no! I heard the tornado alarms broadcasting on the radio. A lulu of a storm was picking up strength, speed and lots of water as it made its…
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You Are Divinely Designed
Did you know the magnificent paintings of Michelangelo on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel tell the sweeping story of Bible, from God’s creation to Christ’s ascension? Centuries of candles…
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3 Ways to Survive Togetherness Overload
Togetherness Overload Mr 4-Ever and I have been locked up together for months and I was experiencing TOGETHERNESS OVERLOAD! If your marriage has deteriorated into ho-hum, wouldn’t you like…
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Seasons for Everything
There are seasons for everything. Some are lovely, others are brutal and hated. There are seasons you’re sure you can’t endure, much less survive and yet, when they pass,…
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Time to Boss Your Fear
A tale of terror. When my boys were teens, we took them to an amusement park. I reluctantly agreed to accompany them on a roller coaster ride. It was one…
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Pruning is Painful … and Necessary
Furrier with age. The older I get, the furrier I become! I’m not even talking about my legs or armpits or places seen only by Mr. 4-Ever. I’m talking about…
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Don’t Settle For Less Than God’s Best
Just gotta have it! Mr. 4-Ever and I were driving home from an event on a hot and sunny day. We’d been on the road for hours and I just…
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