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marriage, motherhood, chronic illness,
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Why I'm Happy and Love My Life

2/15/2020

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See also: Why I Love My Life (Even When It's Hard)

Recently, someone asked me if I would consider myself happy, in general. I didn't even have to think about it. I consider my life the best life possible and I love it! Now, if you think that means I've had an easy life, then let me add a little to that story.
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Leaning In

5/29/2019

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When we deal with painful things, do we pull away from our Lord or lean into Him?

“You’re feeling yucky today, aren’t you?” My husband asks, seating himself next to my quivering body. He reaches out and pulls me in to a warm, close embrace. I cry out in pain.


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The Life I Really Want

1/27/2016

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I started this post with a totally different title. I wanted to write about energy and how variable it is for me, with the usual mix of honesty about a rough situation and optimism for the future. And I started to write, "I can handle any situation so long as I have the energy to do what I want."

​But that made me think. What do I want?

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A Prayer to Use My Gifts Well

7/4/2015

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Do you have a dream? Do you have a strong desire that has not yet been fulfilled? Do you have a God-given gift--a talent, an opportunity--that you desire to use well?


This week, as I have been contemplating my unfulfilled dreams, I had a conversation with myself. I hope it will bless you as you seek to use your gifts and dreams wisely. 


(Oh yeah, and if you're a graduate, this is especially applicable for you!)

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A Child's Praise

6/6/2015

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Trying to get eight preschoolers to calm down enough to sit for a snack was going to take some creativity. At that moment, I had a brilliant insight.

“Guys! If you want to eat snack, we have to pray first!”

(O blessed seven seconds of silence while we thank God for our food!)

They settled into their chairs noisily and one girl raised her hand.

“Yes? What is it?”

She looked at me innocently. “I wanna pray!”

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The God Who Reveals Himself Uniquely

5/30/2015

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I know this is a bit of break from my usual type of post, but I wanted to remark on something that I’ve been mulling over: God’s tendency to reveal Himself in a way that a particular person most understands.

God as a Father

Some years ago, my sister, mother, and I discussed the truth that God appeals to each of us in a different way. For my sister, she was drawn to God because of His fatherhood. She drew her greatest comfort from His protection and direction, His personal interest in her life, His delight in her as His precious daughter.

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Today I Thank God

4/18/2015

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Today I thank God for my eyes,
Whose sight is at each dawn renewed,
Who lift their gaze toward the skies
To well with tears of gratitude.

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Stones of Remembrance: Recalling God's Goodness

2/13/2015

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My memory is very selective: It is short for blessings and long for frustrations. I remember the times when I have been uncomfortable, embarrassed, angry, or upset, yet I quickly forget the times that prayers were answered, catastrophes were averted, and tokens of God’s love were revealed.

A friend of mine reminded me of the importance of “remembering your stones.” This idea comes from Joshua 4:1-7.


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LIfe is All About Relationships

2/10/2015

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I have been learning recently that life is all about relationships. That’s the purpose of life, the task of life, and the point on which judgment will be based.

First, life is about my relationship with Christ.

When I say this, I don’t mean that I need to simply believe in Jesus Christ, though it is important. The Bible reports that the demons believe in Jesus Christ (James 2:19). Does that mean that they are saved? No.   

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Offering Imperfect Gifts

12/12/2014

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I am a perfectionist. And, as a perfectionist, I often fall into the trap of believing that what I do or what I give must be perfect--or very close to perfect--before it is of any value. 

If I give of my time to someone, I want to be able to give a lot of it; what good is a half-hour? 

If I write a book or a story or a blog post or a poem, I want every word to be in place before I share it; what can someone gain from an imperfect thought? 

If I write a letter, it must be an "epic tome"; who would be encouraged by a short note? 


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