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Looking Back and Learning

As I talked about on the previous post, there are things to learn by taking the time to reflect back on your life. I am reflecting back on a decade, but the last year really captivates me. Probably because it is still so fresh. As I set off somewhat focused on my goals last year, it didn’t take long before… Read More

Resolutions or Goals

Did you make New Years resolutions? Chances are they will be broken within the first few weeks. Did you set New Years goals? Chances are if you didn’t write them down they will not be achieved. Are you thinking those are some pretty depressing odds? Sometimes goals can be overwhelming. However, the secret is writing them down, keeping them before… Read More

Sixteen Candles

My youngest daughter FINALLY turned 16 this last week. I say finally, because she had talked about this day for over a year. You guessed it – she couldn’t wait to get her license. As we wrapped up her huge birthday celebration I asked her, “What in the world are we going to talk about and look forward to now?”… Read More

I Had a Dream

I had a horrible dream last night. I normally don’t dream, so why a bad one? I would have much rather have had a happily-ever-after dream. In my dream, I had so much going on. I don’t remember all the details but it was one of those days when responsibilities were high and I blew out the thermometer. Nothing was… Read More

I Had a Dream

I had a horrible dream last night. I normally don’t dream, so why a bad one? I would have much rather have had a happily-ever-after dream. In my dream, I had so much going on. I don’t remember all the details but it was one of those days when responsibilities were high and I blew out the thermometer. Nothing was… Read More

How Are You Doing

While I was out and about today I unexpectedly ran into a friend. We visited for a minute when all the sudden she asked, “Alene, how are you doing on your New Years goals?” Need I say more! Paul sums it up in Philippians 3:15-16 MSG. “Let’s keep focused on that goal, those of us who want everything God has… Read More

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