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The World of Knowledge Vs. Wisdom

In a World of Knowledge Versus Wisdom As I was watching a Matthew Kelly Lenten reflection this morning, he inspired me to ponder the beauty of wisdom and how it is becoming lost in our society. In today’s world… We … Continue reading

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Being Real

I am a Caucasian woman who grew up in a middle class society within a two parent household along with 4 other siblings.  My school and community had basically 0% diversity. Okay, maybe 1%. Why is this important? The other … Continue reading

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Hope

What the heck was He thinking? That was the first thought that came to my mind when my 11 year old asked me, “Mommy, why do you think God chose you and dad to be my parents?  Because you are … Continue reading

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Give It Up

  Genesis 3:19 “By the sweat of your face you will eat bread, till you return to the ground, because from it you were taken; for you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” Humbling statement.  God’s staunch reminder … Continue reading

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Meeting You Where You Are

2 Timothy 1:7   For God did not give us a spirit of fear. He gave us a spirit of power and of love and of a good mind. God’s message through Paul is clear.  Paul explains to Timothy to use … Continue reading

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It’s Not All About You

Yesterday I wrote about the courage, strength, and humility of Stephen.  I might have left you thinking, “Why would God allow a good man to struggle like that – especially one that is doing God’s Will?” This morning I will … Continue reading

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The Truth of Stephen

Reflection on Acts 6:8-15 Stephen was a strong supporter of God.  His faith was amazing.  Yet others saw him as a threat.  So instead of listening to Stephen’s words of faith and love, they tore down his words to make … Continue reading

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Awkward…

I am greeted every day at work with giant hugs.  Hugs that would squeeze all the sadness out of anyone.  Hugs from innocent, loving young children.  Hugs that while sometimes I take for granted, are still meaningful to the ones … Continue reading

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The Amazing Race

Zip lining across the Grand Canyon, scaling down a skyscraper in New York City, rafting down the most dangerous rapids in the world, and eating scorpions.  Come on you all know what I am talking about.  It is the Amazing … Continue reading

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The Sinners

The girls stood in a group and laughed loudly.  They pointed and stared at the poor girl on the outside of their circle.  It wasn’t anything new for this poor left out girl.  She was used to it.  She didn’t … Continue reading

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