faith
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The Promise of Christmas
We often think of Christmas as being a time filled with joy, fun, decorating, and baking as the sweet aromas begin to fill the house. It’s a season where families come together, creating lasting memories while wrapping gifts and singing carols by the warm glow of the fireplace. The twinkling lights and festive ornaments that Continue reading
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Forgetting What Is Behind
Have you ever longingly looked back on your life and wished things were like they used to be? Or maybe you look back and can’t seem to rid yourself of the pain and trauma that once took place, and it is now dictating your life. These reflections often lead to a mix of nostalgia and Continue reading
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Finding Faith Amidst the Waves
It was a blustery day as I gingerly walked down the pier to enter the boat that was to carry us across the bay. The wind tousled my hair, and I could hear the waves crashing against the wooden supports, creating a somewhat eerie soundtrack to my adventure. My husband had to preach at a Continue reading
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Finding Hope Amid Despair
I was so humbled and overwhelmed with joy standing alongside my husband as he received his ministerial ordination, a moment that felt like the culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and unwavering faith. We stood on stage with a handful of other ministers who were receiving their ministerial ordinations as well. As I looked Continue reading
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The Pathway to Peace
Did you ever have to wait for something? The anticipation of the answer drives us crazy, doesn’t it? Right now, I am waiting for the answers to my ultrasound, and the uncertainty is almost unbearable. Usually, the results are posted to my chart within a few days, but it has been a whole week, and Continue reading
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Finding Purpose in the Waiting Season
Pressing the send button on my email, I felt a wave of sorrow overwhelm me. Music, after all, has been my whole life. I remember my first piano lesson at the age of eight and how much I enjoyed playing each key, which, pressed together in the right way, would make beautiful music. I loved Continue reading
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Navigating Through the Storms of Life
There I was, lying wide awake, counting down the minutes until the next “free light, noise, and wind show” courtesy of mother nature, wrecked through the area. As my phone lit up telling me of each warning, I anticipated it to be a really bad storm. I absolutely despise storms at night; especially with high Continue reading
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Tackling Worry: Lessons from the Beach
It was a spur of the moment decision that filled me with both excitement and exhilaration. As my husband came out of his office, he casually mentioned that he is taking off the next week from work, which was a delightful surprise. Knowing that my husband would not truly relax if we stayed home, I Continue reading
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Battling the Mind: How To Reclaim Your Peace
There I was, minding my own business and enjoying the warm afternoon sun, tidying up my outdoor table and chairs; when all of a sudden, I get dive-bombed by a huge bee. This unexpected intruder zoomed through the air with a frantic energy, buzzing loudly as it approached, seemingly intent on causing me much anxiety. Continue reading
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Finding Balance: Faith and My Daily Routine
My normal morning routine consists of taking my meds, waiting the suggested thirty minutes and finally having my morning coffee on my deck while enjoying nature awakening to a new day. The birds are singing to one another, while the squirrels and other critters scurry about tending to the important things squirrels and critters do Continue reading
Find Joy In Today 