Week 2 Let Me Write that Down—The power of List-making when life is crazy and uncertain If you have time before class starts, read Psalm 33. Scriptures— There are countless lists in the Bible from Exodus 31 listing the articles the craftsmen were to make for the Temple […]
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I have thought about this often, but didn’t have the words for it until today. Much of my life is preparation—me preparing for what will happen the next day or the next week or next month. This week is a perfect example. I prepared for tomorrow’s focus group: Writing the […]
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I like to start the week strong by getting a good start on my current writing work in progress. But not today. Monday morning started aggresively with a two-hour dental appointment. My dentist is very good, kind, and understanding with my apprehension. Yet, how many of us have at least […]
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I originally posted this blog a few weeks ago. As with any good intentions to make life-changing habits, we need constant reminders. So consider yourself reminded to pause and in doing so meet with God, live more intentionally the life He planned for you, be the person He designed you […]
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We are fresh back from our family vacation. This was our first vacation with our new son-in-laws and grandson. We had been looking forward to it for months and we had a wonderful time. Our family loves to rent a house within walking distance to a beach in Florida. Usually […]
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Our girls are all married and settling into “adult” life—babies, careers, finishing grad school and starting a career. From a distance it seems they are in a similar stage of life. However, I, the mom, see up close and I see what they need from me is different from their […]
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A few weeks ago after I started using the 5 Prompts, I came across the above video of a social experiment college kids did in New York City. They placed a large chalkboard on a sidewalk and wrote “Write Your Biggest Regret:” at the top. As people walked by […]
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I first posted this blog in the summer of 2013. It is a topic for which I need continual encouragement. No matter the age of our kids we cannot ride their emotional roller coasters. Rereading this blog challenged to be the mom my kids need. I pray it will challenge […]
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Katie called a few days ago. I could tell in her first breath it was going to be one of those conversations that I didn’t like. And I told her so. She laughed and say, “Yeah.” Only this time it was different. Katie was different. Yes, she shared with me […]
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I’ve been scarce on my blog and social media the past few weeks. I’m sorry. As I consider you my friends, allow me to fill you in. At the beginning of November I had a small spot taken off my left shoulder. To the surprise of my […]
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