A Prayer for the Shadows and Light, the Darkness and Dawning Light

As my prayer life becomes more desperate, uncertainty slithering out of last year and into the next, it looks like it may be another year of challenge and faith-testing for…

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Your Ultimate, Beautiful Purpose in Any Season

I’ve wanted to be someone else at points in my life. Whether it was being better or different, I was rarely good enough.  I longed to be a better: Daughter…

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The #1 Transformative Practice When Life is Painful or Perplexing

Thirty years ago, with gratitude, I moved to be near my now-husband. But from day one, I desired to relocate back to my beloved mountains.  I fantasized about it, dreamt…

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Rediscover Joy in the Hectic Holiday Season— Christmas Encounters of the Close Kind

While madly rushing about attempting to conquer my lengthy Christmas to-do list, All I want for Christmas plays in the background, bringing with it thoughts of the culture’s me mentality. I…

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2 Crucial Stress Management Strategies for Peace in a Chaotic World

A friend and I talked as we enjoyed our delicious Thai dishes. Our children recently back in school, she looked forward to more regular family rhythms while I needed a…

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