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We Are the Fragrance of Christ
There was a trellis of honeysuckle by the front door of my childhood home. Over the years its sweet fragrance came to represent the safety and unconditional love I knew waited for me when I crossed over the threshold. Conversely, to this day the odor of coconut and brown sugar remind me of a box book report gone bad…
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When God Calls, Do You Answer?
“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen.” Jeremiah 29:11 Has God ever picked you up from where you are and placed you where He wants you to be?…
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The Myth of the Illusive Super Mom Cape
Have you ever felt like motherhood is a competition to see who can come up with the cutest costumes and have the best-dressed, most well-behaved children? Do you sometimes wish you could find the "super mom" cape all the cool moms seem to have?
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Deuteronomy Parenting in the 21st Century
It is no secret that prayer and Bible Study are important for maintaining an intimate relationship with God. But when you are parenting young children, I think we can all agree finding the time can be challenging at best. And to top it all off, as parents we are not only responsible for our own Spiritual growth and development;…
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Lord, Am I Broken?
Several months ago I felt compelled to pray that God would allow me to genuinely SEE people through His eyes. Now, I do not take any prayer lightly, and, certainly, I was sincere when I made this request. Though I fully expected to be changed, I was not prepared for the variety of emotions I would encounter on my…
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One of THOSE Days
There is never a warning to prepare you ahead of time. In the movies the music becomes ominous, the camera angles become tighter and as a result your whole body tenses up in anticipation of what is about to happen. But in reality the day starts like any other day. The alarm clock sounds just the same. You follow…
