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Living with Awe and Wonder: Recognizing God’s Love

Awe and Wonder God loves to surprise us. To leave us awestruck and speechless. He is a God who takes our breath away. It happens in an instant this awe and wonder. He catches our attention in striking, bold ways and the subtlest of quiet moments. From the visual array of burnt oranges in the …

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Priming the Pump of Faith

Priming the Pump of Faith: Nourishing Your Soul and Deepening Your Relationship with God

Faith is the guiding force in my life. My faith is reflected in how I approach my day. It affects my choices and inspires me to be a better person. I prepare for my day by nourishing my mind and heart in the presence of Jesus. I read my Bible to strengthen my faith and …

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The Beauty of God’s Word: A Treasure Chest of Discovery Waiting for You

Long ago, a gift was given. This gift, a simple box, is small in size. Its deeply hued browns give it an appearance of age. Its color and shape, along with its gleaming latch, add to the intrigue of its contents. This is not any box. With an imagination, it’s a treasure chest filled with riches. …

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Spiritual Rest

The Importance of Spiritual Rest: How to Recharge Your Soul

Spiritual rest can be elusive. With the days lengthening, I’m filling my calendar with fun activities. I can’t wait for boating with family and friends, warmer days on the patio watching a sunset, exploring new trails on my bike, and longer days to linger and be present. I enjoy every moment of summer and the …

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The Light

April 2023 Newsletter – The Light of the World

Praise the Lord, there’s more daylight in Spring. Migration is in full swing on the lake. Birds joyously create music to welcome the day. We look with anticipation for outdoor activities. And Christians worldwide are preparing their hearts for the precious gift of The Light of the World, Jesus. Spring weather’s dramatic changes have given …

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Spring Renewal

Renewal with God Combats an Unresponsive Heart

Spring has churned up a longing for revival. I desire renewal. My heart yearns for a defined purpose with a step-by-step guide. I want clarity. Where I see change and consistently rely on God. When I pray, sometimes I find my heart longs for what was. A return to what seemed a simpler time. Not …

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Trust and Thrive

Knowing Truth Helps You Thrive in Distractions

Paying close attention to the truths we know about Jesus helps us thrive in life’s distractions. There are and always will be distractions in life. My latest distraction is the lingering fatigue from Covid. Not exactly what I thought I’d be dealing with more than a month later. My frustration with my body’s slow response …

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Experience Transformation and Thrive

Experience Transformation and Thrive

We are more than halfway through January, and my “goals” haven’t quite come together as I’d hoped. How about you? My plans weren’t necessarily resolutions but a desire to make conscious choices in my life. Some are professional, and others relate to my personal life. Resolutions surround us in January, and it feels good to …

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Peace

Finding Peace in the Love of Jesus at Christmas

Baking Christmas cookies, worship music plays in the background. The words are a balm to my soul as I enjoy time with the Lord. Mixing the ingredients to make those sweet treats to bless my family, I’m grateful for this moment with God. I experience peace in my soul as I take a deep breath …

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Life is Messy

Remember when you were a kid and you’d go to the playground and couldn’t wait to go on the seesaw? Oh my gosh, I used to love to get on and see how long I could continue to push up and down. I’d go till I was too tired to continue. It was always more …

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Longing

Over the last few weeks, I have been longing for “normalcy,” for the daily routine to return to normal and to have a new found sense of direction from God.  My hearts desire is to serve Him in ways that fit the unique gifts He has given me and right now I feel like obstacles …

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Experiencing God’s Faithfulness

God is so amazing. When He first called me to write for the 40 days of Lent, I hemmed and hawed my way right up to Ash Wednesday. I was trying to convince myself that God got it wrong. Why would He call me to write for so many days? What would I write about? …

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