When I asked my friend if I could pray with her, the response made me sad: “It’s okay, you don’t have to pray for me. There are people with cancer and lots of other things worse than me. You should pray for them. I’ll be fine.” It was as if she felt her problems and …
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Balancing the Warrior and Princess We’re Called to Be
As a youngster, I was adventurous, headstrong, and I had no fear, or so it seemed. I would much rather be climbing trees, playing in the woods, and playing softball than playing with dolls, having tea parties, and wearing “girly” things. If I had the choice between Barbie dolls or hot wheel cars, I preferred …
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An Open Letter to Those Who Have Hurt Me
I bet you never thought you’d hear from me, but I had to write you. I need to thank you, for hurting me. Kinda sounds crazy doesn’t it? Why in the world would I thank you for hurting me? For rejecting me? For gossiping about me? For not seeing the real me? Well, here’s the …
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Your Father in Heaven has Everything
For every beast of the forest is mine, and the cattle upon a thousand hills. I know all the fowls of the mountains: and the wild beasts of the field are mine. If I were hungry, I would not tell thee: for the world is mine, and the fullness thereof. Psalm 50:10-12 You know the feeling …
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The Type of Rescue We Don’t Have in Mind
Who doesn’t love a good fairy tale ending?! You can always count on a “rescue” of some kind to leave you feeling satisfied. The victim gets the ultimate last-minute save, while the villain is met with the justice they deserve.Vindication is had and we are left feeling affirmed, with a story that has turned out …
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Wedding Day Chat with My Younger Self
A couple of weeks ago I watched my daughter walk down a flower-edged aisle in crystal beads and lace, let go of her father’s arm and lock eyes with the man who captured her heart. She was radiant. And he was in awe as he gazed upon his bride. What a beautiful sight. I sat …
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