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Temporary Pain

Her words stung. Her words were unforgettable. They seemed to sink into the deepest part of me, and no matter how hard I tried to wash them away, they remained.
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Belonging

The Mayo Clinic researched belonging and found we cannot separate the importance of a sense of belonging from our physical and mental health.
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The Kindness of God

Being a parent required me to say crazy things like, “Don’t lick your feet,” because toddlers think feet taste just fine.
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Citizens of Heaven

I’m not sure about you, but in recent years, I have been more susceptible to frustration with how things are going here on Earth.
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Who’s Moving In?

Two homes sold quickly on our street this week. “Under Contract” signs were already up before I realized my neighbors were long gone.
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A Hard-To-Sleep Night

One recent night, I lay on my bed, staring into the darkness. My mind drifted back to another hard-to-sleep night.
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Body and Soul

Take a deep breath. Become aware of how you are feeling right now—are you anxious? Calm? Tired? Energized?
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New Beginning

At one point in my career, I was a sales consultant for a home builder. I was the lucky one who sat in the model homes and walked customers through these beautifully decorated models.
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Grace Givers

Do you ever ask yourself, how well do I treat other people? If someone asked a coworker of yours this question about you, what do you think they would say?