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We have the ability to live between and experience two extremes.

in Blog· Life Reflections

Embracing the Extremes of Life: How and Why We Can Do This

What allows us to see two perspectives at the same time? To feel conflicting emotions simultaneously? To live between two worlds and make sense of it all? It is this ability to live in two extremes.   "How are you doing?" someone asks. "Fine." We answer. Or maybe we say, ... Read More

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How to Not Listen, and Make Enemies Faster than You Do Friends

in Blog· Relationships

How to Already Never Be Listening (What Not To Do)

Sometimes we learn best through humor and seeing what NOT to do. Learn 9 easy steps on how to NOT listen. The solution is easy. Success is guaranteed. So, come on. There is nothing to lose, but your friends.   Who has the time or energy to listen? Probably not many of us. It can ... Read More

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in Blog· Hardships and Trials

Are You Weary and Tired? 10 Things to Remember

If you are not weary and tired now, you will be weary and tired sometime on your journey. Here are 10 things to remember.   We were out on a nature walk and my husband's mood was turning from pleasant to crabby. And then, in the middle of nowhere near civilization, it turned to ... Read More

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Who Are You Impacting

Whether we like it or not, what we do and say does impact others. People do watch us. Judge us. Make decisions about us. Some we unknowingly inspire; others we may unknowingly discourage.   As a child, mom would say, “Set a good example for your younger siblings.” But they ... Read More

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With most things wiped off our schedules, now is the perfect time to revamp your life.

in Blog· Self-Care

Revamping Your Life: Why This is the Perfect Time

Before eagerly returning to the same routine and life you had before this pandemic, you may want to hit pause and decide what you will keep, add or subtract. Now is the perfect time to revamp your life.   Many of us have been home for quite a few months. Our calendars wiped ... Read More

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We don't deserve grace, but we all need grace. 

in Blog· Parenting

We All Need Undeserved Grace

It was only after becoming a mom that I better understood God and his relationship with me. One being that we don't deserve grace, but we all need it. Learn 6 lessons my child taught me about God.   It was turning into a rather trying day. Ashley, my nine-year-old daughter, had come ... Read More

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We all want to live in a shame free world. But what if shame has a bigger purpose than us?

in Blog· Healing from Hurts· Personal Growth

What If Shame Has a Bigger Purpose Than Us?

While shame is horrible and something we don't want to be caught in or promote and pass on, it may have a bigger purpose than us. In God's upside-down world, God can use anything as a blessing in disguise. Even shame. This is part 11 of an 11 part series on shame.   We all want to ... Read More

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Experiencing shame is part of being human. Learn to recognize it, heal from it, and walk in freedom.

in Blog· Healing from Hurts

Shame: Recognize It, Heal From It, Walk in Freedom

Experiencing shame is part of being human. But we don't need to stay in shame. Learn to recognize it, heal from it, and walk in freedom. This is part 10 in a series on shame.   If we are human, shame is a part of our life. It's something we don't want to experience, but we ... Read More

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Striving for a life of perfection has no story. No humor. No memories. Forget perfection and go for human. Embrace the mistakes. No one remembers the nearly perfect Thanksgiving. But everyone talks for years about the Thanksgiving where Mr. Tom jumped from the platter while dad was attempting to carve him, slid across the table, and landed in Uncle Frank's lap. Ten years later they are still laughing about it, connecting over the story, and rejoicing in the adventure.

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