Ma’am may I place you on hold? Sure, I say. But I am really thinking, No! I want my issue addressed right now! Do you know that I only have a small window of time when the house might be quiet so I can make this not-so-fun call? I will…
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Dear Tightly Wound Woman: Facing Fears
I enjoy writing letters and I enjoy receiving them too. This year you will be receiving 12 letters written just for you, Tightly Wound Woman. I hope you will be uplifted and allow yourself to unwind in the unraveling of life as you read each letter. Dear Tightly Wound Woman:…
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The Mourning Of Christmas
Do you feel like a child tucked in snug, dreaming of sugarplums, as you anticipate Christmas morning? Or do you feel like a child confined to bed, with flu-like symptoms, as you dread the mourning that accompanies Christmas? Or maybe you experience a complex mixture of joy and grief that…
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Giving Doesn’t Have To Cost A Dime (Extension 26)
I was having second thoughts about continuing Extension 26 on the blog this year. I do not want you to feel weary from monthly appeals to give monetarily to showcased ministries. I do not want to make anyone feel left out because they are unable to give any extra. But,…
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Hide It Under A Bushel? No!
My friend Kim left a poem she had written in the comments section of this blog. It warmed my heart that she bravely shared her words with others. She could have hidden her words under a bushel where it felt safe, but she dared to share her spark and it…
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One Word (Or Two) for 2015
I love the idea of choosing One Word for the New Year. For the past six years I have selected one word (or two) to focus on for the year. It often represents an area where I need/want to grow in the coming 365 days. In the past I have…
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