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Sunday is Coming

Easter Sunday will be here before we know it. Easter is a day that marks new beginnings, new dresses, and new Easter baskets for many. However, the best news is that Easter Sunday is the day marked when Christ arose! It is a day to be celebrated and remembered. But, let’s not forget that Friday came first. Friday. The day… Read More

Pruning Creates Growth

As I entered middle school – way back when – my dad had just completed building a new house for our family. We moved in and all seemed so bare. The inside of the house needed to be decorated and have things hung on the walls. As well as the outside of the house that needed grass, trees, and landscaping…. Read More

In the Blink of an Eye

The past month I’ve been reminded how quickly things can change. In the blink of an eye, in the flash of a moment with just ONE . . . Phone call Accident Test Decision Vote Judgment Lump Grade Flight Conversation Answer Letter Prayer . . . priorities, purposes and practices change. I’m learning to keep my eyes on the Lord… Read More

Look Back – Leap Ahead

It’s New Years Eve. It’s a great time to look back, then prepare to leap ahead. Look back and count your blessings. View your progress. Every year I sit down with my year ends calendar and review the last 365 days making note of the blessings, progresses and failures. January 1 puts a fresh wind in my sail. It’s a… Read More

Look Back – Leap Ahead

It’s New Years Eve. It’s a great time to look back, then prepare to leap ahead. Look back and count your blessings. View your progress. Every year I sit down with my year ends calendar and review the last 365 days making note of the blessings, progresses and failures. January 1 puts a fresh wind in my sail. It’s a… Read More

Here’s to a Change

So my motto for this year has been “No sloppy living!” I have to confess I forgot about that motto over the summer. It was too much fun lazin’ by the pool with friends and havin’ late night girl time with a bowl of ice cream. Think about it – 2009 is only 120 days away! Yikes!So I’m back in… Read More

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