What a joy to spend some face-to-face and heart-to-heart time with the lovely Jolene Underwood at the Declare Conference. Jolene guest posted for the Open Hearts series (one year ago yesterday) and I am honored to have her back to share more of her heart as we find grace in…
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Yesterday was my birthday. It was a great day! Thanks for all the warm wishes. This is a different kind of blog post than usual. I thought it’d be fun to share some random facts in honor of my 39 years. 39 Things You Might Not Know About Me:…
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On Wednesday evenings, Hubby and I have started hosting a video series called, “Stop! Hammock Time”. We sit in our hammock and share marriage tips and laugh and stumble over our words. We’d love to have you join us. Are you on Periscope? I jumped right in but I’m still…
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My emotions are larger than life. I feel deeply. I shout with joy on the mountain tops and wallow deeply in the valleys. I have sympathy pains when I hear that others are hurt. My empathy is both a blessing and a burden as I try to be everything to…
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Our summer was full and crazy, with conferences, travel, camp and moving. We are still unpacking and hauling a few last loads from our old residence. Tonight we tossed out college papers, old greeting cards, VHS tapes, and mixed tapes—I cried, both relieved and sad at the same time. Our…
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Take a few minutes to read these words as you move forward into a new month. You are loved. Dear Tightly Wound Woman: Good Morning dear one. There is something you should know. When Jesus died on the cross He offered an acceptable sacrifice—for every sin that has, is and…
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