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Your Very Hairs Are Numbered

There was a season when my teenage son was very ill and I struggled with God as a result. I never lost faith in His divinity or my eternal home with Him, but I decided that He was not involved in the...
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A New Heart

Have you ever heard that birth order can influence personality? Take a moment to think of the first-born children you know. You may think of them as dependable rule followers, while second-born...
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The Exclusive Inclusive Banquet

Have you ever been to a glamorous wedding? Weddings tend to be beautiful events, but the really glamorous ones have me thinking. There is so much time and attention given to that one day. 
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He’s Perfect So We Don’t Have To Be

I often say I’m a recovering perfectionist. And while I’m usually joking, there’s also some truth to it. Perfectionism can show up in different ways. I had a friend who would rewrite her journal...
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Look For The Well

There’s a big difference between vending machines and wells. The former gives you a variety of options. The latter offers one choice: take it or leave it. If you are in the mood for sugar and...
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It’s A Comma, Not A Period

Line up one hundred Christians and ask them, “What’s the worst sin?” You’ll get a lot of answers. Maybe we should get Steve Harvey to take a poll for Family Feud and find out which ones rise...
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Pure Love

My husband Scott died over three years ago. We were together for 42 years. I know I will see him in the next reality. I know he is with Jesus. I look forward to holding his hand and feeling his hugs...
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Fidelity Is Essential

When studying Hebrews a while ago, I learned that the new Christ-followers were having difficulty maintaining their fidelity or faithfulness, to God. 
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Can We Lose The Awe Of Intimacy?

Before we talk about creation and intimacy, I have an announcement: I became a grandfather this year. It’s a huge milestone for our family. But it’s also an eye-opener. The introduction of my...