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January 1, 2018
Do You Believe In Luck?
Today marks the beginning of a New Year and with it hope for all that might happen. As we look back on 2017 it would be foolish to say it…
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December 8, 2017
This Christmas #BeLikeJoseph
America is in the midst of a cultural shift. Women (and men) who have tolerated unwanted harassment, assault and rape are united in standing and saying no more. Time magazine…
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November 13, 2017
Prayer: Why We Worship
Why do we pray? How should prayer play a part in our life and our calling as Christians? When I think of prayer I often think that it is a…
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November 7, 2017
Prayer: Even In Our Darkest Times, God Is Good.
This week I am preparing to speak on prayer. As I go through my notes, explore my own journey, and grieve with other Christians over the events at First Baptist…
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September 2, 2017
Unity after Hurricane Harvey. Will it stick?
On opposite sides of the world, flooding has brought devastation. Houston hits close to home. Maybe not as close as our non-Texan friends think who keep calling to make sure we are safe, but still close. For many of us, friends and family stand to lose everything they have. It’s easy to see how unity […]
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August 23, 2017
DIY Coffee Station. Tips and Ideas.
Self-care is truly important. As a caregiver and someone who carries the weight of the world on my shoulders (as my mother says), I have to make sure I’m taking care of me. A recent phone call with mom ended with “so what are you doing to take care of you?” It’s a good question. […]
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August 18, 2017
Am I Racist? And other tough questions.
This last week was not an easy one for our country. As always people took to social media to express their views. As did I. I re-posted the statement “They showed up with guns, sticks and torches. And they all went home alive. For those who keep asking, that’s white privilege.” I struck some nerves, possibly lost […]
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August 15, 2017
Medicaid: The Misuse of Your Generosity
Matthew 22:21 says to “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s: and to God the things that are God’s.” What does this mean in regards to our hard earned dollars being misused? Is Medicaid misusing our generosity and hard work? Should we be demanding reform? Photo by NeONBRAND on Unsplash Taxes are one of those realities we cannot escape. […]
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August 7, 2017
Raising a Miley Cyrus in an Esther World
Last month an article began circulating, Raising an Esther in a Miley Cyrus World, and it struck a nerve. I chose to not respond on newsfeeds simply because the overwhelming voices were knee jerk amens. Jerry Kiesewetter Instead, I took the advice of Tristen Harris in his Ted Talk The manipulative tricks tech companies use to […]
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July 31, 2017
Freezer Meals with Once A Month Cooking
During deployments, I made freezer meals regularly using Once A Month Meals’ database. As we head into the school year I decided it was time to start stocking the freezer with healthy homemade meals. I wanted to share this process and my overall thoughts on the system with you. Part of finding joy in the every […]
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