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The Truth About Choice

I had an interaction with a dear woman several weeks ago that has been on my mind ever since. She experienced abuse as a child at the hand of her father. Abuse that continued in various ways into her adulthood. As a result, she has some understandable doubts about the...

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Where Is Your Hope?

There is something special about sitting down with your Bible, a pretty colored pen, and a sheet of paper to see what happens. It feels like treasure hunting. And the nuggets I’ve found while studying 1 Peter chapter 1 is akin to striking gold.  In the first half of...

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The Beauty of Transitions

Autumn is a season of glorious transition. Bright days turn moody, golden light filters through red and orange leaves. Mornings are crisp. Apples are sweet. Bright blue sky hides behind mounds of gray clouds, astonishing us every time we catch a glimpse of its...

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Does God Hate You?

Trauma has a way of distorting perceptions. Instead of trusting that others have good intentions and desire to bless you, you become suspicious and believe people are out to get you. When good things happen, you find yourself tensing up, waiting for the “shoe to drop”...

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The Love of God and Attachment Science

Sometime late in 2021, a phrase from 1 John 4:18 started running through my thoughts. “Perfect love casts out fear.” I’ve been wondering on that phrase and studying around it trying to figure out the mechanics of the thing. I have a lot of fear and I would love to be...

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The God Who Is Near

Hide and seek is a game we learn as tiny children. Even before we become mobile enough to run behind a chair, we cover our eyes and think that this makes us invisible to those around us. We hide until “peek-a-boo” gives us sight once more and we giggle in delight of...

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Jesus Is Calling Your Name

As trees begin to bud and tulips peep above the winter ground, thoughts turn to spring and new life. I’m not a gardener, but I love wandering through a well-tended space. The smell of the damp earth and the beautiful blooms stir something in me—a yearning I suspect is...

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My Word for 2021: Believe

Do you believe God?  I’m not asking if you believe in God as I might ask if you believe in aliens or in Santa. But rather, do you believe that what He says is true? Do you believe that the promises of Scripture are meant for you? Do you believe that the talents He has...

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What is the Measure of Your Self-Worth?

It’s been amazing to me these last few days how fast my internal dialogue can shift. After one productive day I think, “Wow, you got a lot done today. You’re great!” Then one day I spend time coloring and binge-watching an entire season of Chuck and I think, “You’re...

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