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August 19, 2022
Redeeming Life’s Hits
Recently, one morning, as we were hiking in a lovely forest nearby, my husband (Brian), son (Robert), and I came upon the unusual tree in the photograph. I wondered what its story was. What was the hit, as it just started to grow as a sapling, that caused it to be bent and twisted? …
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July 25, 2022
How to Overcome Sin, Guilt, and Condemnation—Part 2
In the first part of this series, I discussed God’s flabbergasting response to the problem of sin as a false identity and fallen way of being and doing. Let’s continue with a more practical focus. In order to do so, we must understand the difference between condemnation and guilt. The Difference between Condemnation and Guilt …
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July 15, 2022
How to Overcome Sin, Guilt, and Condemnation—Part 1
As human beings we struggle. We have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God (Rom. 3:23). Some of us slough this off or deny it. But we can never be healed of a sickness we refuse to admit we have. We all need a Savior, and happily, we have a masterful, …
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March 9, 2022
Peace in the Midst
As I write this, war is breaking out in Ukraine. This is so grievous and disturbing! The truth be told, there is always some trial or threat that humanity faces collectively or individually. Jesus made no bones about this in John 16:33 (NASB, 2020): 33 These things I have spoken to you so that in …
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February 22, 2022
Killing Sacred Cows—Part 2
In Part 1 of this series, we discussed the freedom and permission you have and how indispensable it is to question any teaching or doctrine vigorously, no matter how foundational it may be. As you do this, your faith becomes your own, and your relationship with God blossoms! With this freedom, there are also some …
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February 8, 2022
Killing Sacred Cows—Part 1
Years ago, on my first day of medical school, we were informed that 50% of what we would learn would be wrong in 10 years and that no one knew which 50% was wrong. That was kind of disheartening at the time, but it placed a godly fear in me to keep learning and …
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January 3, 2022
The Power of Letting Go!
Please note: I use “His/Her” terminology for God, because He/She is both male and female. For more on this, you can go to my video teaching: The Mother Heart of God. Feel free to comment on the video or on this blog if you’d like to discuss these pronouns. I love to hear from …
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December 8, 2021
Comprehending Christ
I am writing this as we are entering the Christmas season — the “mass” or “celebration” of Christ. Many scholars actually believe Christ was born in the flesh in September, not December. Rather than getting wound up about when Christ came in the flesh, let’s rejoice that He came. Christ — Uncreated, One with …
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October 19, 2021
What I Learned From My Father’s Passing
Recently, my father passed on into eternity. As I reflect upon what all that means, God has brought perspective that is so profound, healing, and breathtakingly beautiful! I felt I was to share it with you! Painful Relationships, Hurt, and Destruction Are Real My relationship with my father has always been difficult, painful, and sometimes …
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Recently, my father passed on into eternity. As I reflec...
Recently, my father passed on into eternity. As I reflect upon what all that means, God has brought perspective that is so profound, healing, and breathtakingly beautiful! I felt I was to share it with you! Painful Relationships, Hurt, and Destruction Are Real My relationship with my father has always been difficult, painful, and sometimes …
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