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    Do you have a passion?

    Mommy Mondays My friend asked me yesterday, “What are you passionate about?” I didn’t have an answer right away. The word zeal might be a better word, defined as “strong, enthusiastic devotion to a cause, ideal, or goal and tireless diligence in its furtherance.” I don’t know that I really…

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    Learning to Let Go

    Mommy Mondays Have you noticed how College dorms are starting to look like fashionable mini-apartments? Maybe it’s just that Facebook has opened this phase of life up to me in new ways. I’m grieving with parents who post: “Many tears were shed as we drove away.” One sweet teen set-up…

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    I Give Up!

    Thoughtful Thursdays For today, I’m going to share an excerpt from an essay I wrote for NANC certification. This part still gets me excited… When we have faith in God, we are choosing to not depend on ourselves for our salvation. As Grudem explains, we essentially say: “I give up! …

  • Jesus - Journal

    Looking for a new house?

    Thoughtful Thursday The housing market might be down, but here’s a deal worth looking into. I was talking to a friend tonight about what Jesus did for us. She just doesn’t feel worthy of that kind of amazing love. She feels like she needs to be a better person first.…

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    It’s such a long way home

    Words for Wednesdays Have you heard Steve Curtis Chapman’s new song, “Long Way Home?” Although the tune is light and beachy, the words are heavy and deep. So today, enjoy the words like a poem. Knowing all that he has been through, I’m so amazed at the grace of God…

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    All Grown Up – Now What?

    Mommy Mondays In 3rd grade, I wanted to be an executive secretary for IBM. I loved filling out my pink “While You Were Out” forms and taking imaginary phone calls for my brother. Other career aspirations were: Hollywood Actress, Singer on Broadway, Famous Author, Voice of a Disney Heroine, Missionary.…