Freedom
This 4th of July, I am deeply grateful for my freedom that I exercise in this country I call home. This freedom I take for granted so many times becomes more and more precious with every horrifying news feed. We…
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Holidays
New Year New You
It is that time of year again where we sit down with resolve and decide to make some changes for the New Year New You. If you are like me, you have had some success with last year’s New Year…
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Dealing with Holiday Stress
Do you get stressed out during the holidays? Spending time with difficult family members. Being asked to attend numerous social functions which stretches your social anxiety, energy level, money management and time management Christmas shopping in a manic state while having difficulties…
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The Biblical Christmas Story
One of my favorite Christmas sermons was a sermon that was not even centered on the baby in the manger. The focus of the sermon was the genealogy of Jesus. Jesus’ Family Tree Now I know that must sound boring….
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Memorial Day
There has been a lot of blood shed on behalf of America to preserve our freedom. I am glad that we can stop from the daily grind and ponder the brave men and women who have fallen in battle to…
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Resolutions
We are already over a month into the New Year. How are your resolutions going that you made? Still maintaining your promises to yourself or to a loved one? Or have you forgotten about them already? Already missed a day…
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Resolutions: Time Alone with God
Happy New Year! It is hard to believe that another year has ended and another year is beginning. It is time to take inventory of our lives and make our resolutions to live better, more devoted lives to God in…
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Little Lamb Born in the Manger
On that starry night, one star out-shone them all, leading a caravan of curious shepherds to the manger where the babe slept peacefully in His mother’s arms. The rest of the world slumbered too, not knowing God wrapped in human…
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Be Still at Christmas
On the front cover of my Christmas cards this year is the verse from Psalm 46:10, “Be still and know that I am God”. The Hebrew word for “still” means to be silent or to be inactive. I really like…
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A Blue Christmas
At Christmas time, many people are susceptible to feelings of depression for various reasons. I often have bouts of depression because of memories surrounding Christmas that are very negative and painful. While I am not a professional counselor, I have…
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Counting your Blessings
On this Thanksgiving, I would like to pause to remember the blessings God has showered me with over the year. I am so glad that I have the opportunity to physically stop life and have a day in which to…
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