Well for all the mess and the fuss and the energy we put into bad behavior, it’s no wonder we continue to misstep. Did I …
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When in Pain
As a young adult, I often call my mom to vent about the stress I go through at school and update her on what has …
Read More »What is Normal?
You’re not normal, and neither am I. In fact, I’ve been hard-pressed to find anyone who can sum up what “normal” is or looks like. …
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“…how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing” (Matthew …
Read More »A Quiet Fight
It happens inside of me. Others around may or may not suspect this, but I always want to start with prayer when I wake up. …
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When we think about alcohol binging, one of the first images that come to mind is teens in a dimly lit room or middle schoolers …
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About three years ago, after I graduated from high school, I needed to decide whether to start college or work for a year. I planned …
Read More »When Our Trials Appear
Sometimes I get bogged down with daily tasks. I jump up in the morning and rush to work. I follow a schedule to meet all …
Read More »Little Acts of Kindness
I have an 85-year-old back. When I stand too long or when I walk too far, my lower back yells at me. Yet, I realize …
Read More »Living in Community
The battle for righteousness, community and truth is public. Anyone can see it if they open their eyes. “The Son watches the Father closely and …
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