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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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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
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Finding Joy in Life’s Brokenness
As I strolled down the driveway toward the back of the house, I was greeted by the unmistakable symphony of my mom’s disgruntled grumblings. There she stood, bravely battling the outdoor spigot, her shirt now sporting a fashionable wet mark and an expression that could cause the grumpiest of people to turn a frown upside Continue reading
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Overcoming Worry: Lessons From my Birdhouse
As I hung my painted gourd turned birdhouse out on the limb of my apple tree, I wasn’t really expecting much. I just thought it looked pretty and I wanted to display it in my yard, adding a touch of color to the lush greenery surrounding my home. The vibrant hues of red and green Continue reading
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