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June 17, 2016
Book Review: Gol (The Legends of ANSU) by J.W. Webb
It is my first time reading a fantasy fiction novel and although I was unsure of what to expect as I began reading, the storyline J.W. Webb creates quickly drew me into this new, mysterious world. The book centers on a continent on the brink of obliteration, all brought on by the hands of deceitful […]
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April 8, 2016
A Lesson in Self-Confidence From My Daughter
My daughter is giving a presentation during her school’s chapel service this morning. Last night after turning off the lights in my office and heading upstairs, I stopped to kiss her goodnight. She was already fast asleep. As I was leaving her room I saw a piece of paper on her nightstand and took a […]
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February 26, 2016
When the Pieces Fall
By now most of you have likely seen the video of Kelly Clarkson performing ‘Piece by Piece’ on American Idol last night. It has been on constant repeat play mode for me today! There are so many reasons why this performance resonates with me, making it hard to know where to start. As I watched […]
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January 27, 2016
Step Outside Your Zone
I am a big fan of predictability! There is something about knowing what is going to happen and when it’s going to happen that is comforting to me. When I know what to expect I can mentally prepare how I will react and what my next step will be. Does this make me a control […]
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December 3, 2015
December Tells a Story
The magic of the holidays are upon us. It’s a time of merriment and wonder as we sip cups of hot chocolate while watching snow fall outside. Children awake each morning eager to see what the elf on the shelf did while they were asleep. Stores play Christmas songs from the loud-speaker as shoppers hustle … Continue reading December Tells a Story →
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July 16, 2015
Birthday Wishes
My dad’s birthday is today. He would have been 68 years old. God called him home when I was just two years old. My faith tells me that God must have had a very good reason for needing my dad after he had only been in my life for such a short time. Yet my … Continue reading Birthday Wishes →
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June 15, 2015
Abuse Survivors See the Duggar Girls First
In the days since the Duggar molestation scandal broke, Josh Duggar has issued an apologetic statement and resigned from his position with the Family Research Council. Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar sat down for a television interview and gave a textbook presentation from a family living with abuse in their home. Abuse survivors are familiar … Continue reading Abuse Survivors See the Duggar Girls First →
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March 23, 2015
Picking Up the Broken Pieces
There is a time in your life when things took a turn for the worst. Maybe you tried to stay in a relationship, giving it all you got and losing yourself in the process, just to avoid being alone. Perhaps you let the struggles of life get the best of you and you turned to … Continue reading Picking Up the Broken Pieces →
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February 20, 2015
Let Compassion Lead the Way
Someone comes to you with a struggle she is facing. She is looking for guidance, support and a little understanding for what she is going through. At that moment you have two choices. You can either have compassion for this individual and try to help or you can continue on with your own personal agenda, … Continue reading Let Compassion Lead the Way →
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January 5, 2015
The Pain You Don’t See
You may think abuse is about the bruises and the tears you can see on the outside. You may think an addiction is a poor choice illustrated by empty alcohol bottles thrown about or needle marks trailing up an arm. You may think mental illness, panic attacks, anxiety or post traumatic stress disorders are imaginary … Continue reading The Pain You Don’t See →
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