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Reflections on 9/11: Pain, A Welcomed Friend

The air was thick with anticipation. My body groaned with the weight of new life. It was 3 days past time and every step, every breath, every thought was directed toward the new person inside. Life was simpler then. There were no mortgages. No pastorate. No recession. No homework. No city. On that day, Pain [...]
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Manic Mondays: 5 Steps to Start Living by your Priorities

Last week, I got great feedback from 3 Signs that Life Has Gotten Out of Balance. It seems I’m not the only one who feels overwhelmed by life’s craziness. Today marks the beginning of my first blog series — Manic Mondays. Every Monday we’ll discuss life balance and ways to keep ourselves sane! If you’re [...]
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3 Signs that Life Has Gotten Out of Balance

Life can get crazy sometimes! Work, school, home, sporting events, church, friends, and family all complete for my time. It’s easy to let life become unmanageable. Here are some ways that I can tell when my life is out of balance:
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Sometimes, it’s better to get caught by daddy!

I came home from work yesterday and learned that my 8 year-old daughter rode down the concrete steps in front of our house while sitting inside a plastic cooler. Earlier in the day, my husband heard a commotion while studying in the living room.   He quickly went outside and  put a stop to the [...]
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The Man Who Changed the World

I sat at my table alone — watching.  She was 11, bright-eyed and full of imagination.  Her confidence was soaring.  She was bubbling over with enthusiasm.  She spoke with clarity, passion, and intelligence. Across the table was her father, completely focused on her every word.  He responded to her ideas.  He probed and prompted more [...]
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