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Valentine’s Expectations: Because He’s Not Always Thinking about Flowers and...
Public Service Announcement for Married Couples Everywhere! Your spouse can’t read your mind. Silent desires are hard to meet. Unrealistic expectations can plague our hearts on Valentine’s Day and...
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Finding Beauty in the Unexpected
Photo Credit: Alyssa & Drew Photography I often strive, drive, and run out of gas as I try to do more and be more. Several years ago, my daughter and I sat down to relax and paint while the rest...
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Hospitality and the Tightly Wound Woman
When it comes to hospitality, I am an idealist. That’s a fancy way of saying I have unrealistic expectations. I want to serve a mouth-watering meal, with all the food groups, and act like money is not...
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When the Five Year Plan Falls Apart
When the Five–Year Plan Falls Apart When my husband and I got married, I worked full-time until he was done with school. After that we planned on working for a few years, and saving quite a bit of our...
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The Surprising Thing Your “Type A” Friend Needs (But Probably Isn’t Telling You)
Strong for Everyone Else I received some difficult news. I didn’t want to be a burden by sharing it, but it was too heavy to carry myself. Bravely reaching out to some friends, I briefly texted about...
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Feeling Too Fragile For Friendship? (Guest Post by Jill E. McCormick)
I’m delighted to introduce you to a fellow hope*writer, Jill E. McCormick. Today she is sharing from her heart about a time when she was tempted to hide when it came to friendship. Feeling Fragile in...
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Being a Safe Place for Others (Guest post by Bekah Pogue)
It is an honor to invite my friend Bekah Pogue to share with us from a vulnerable place today. Let’s give a warm welcome and attentive ear to this woman who lives authentically, calling out what’s...
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Give It A Rest: Receive the Gift You’ve Been Refusing
I like to get things done. I find deep satisfaction in checking things off my to-do list. But sometimes the best thing I can do is leave some things undone, and even allow myself to be undone. That’s...
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When Plans Change: Episode 109
We are so grateful for review of The Martha + Mary Show. Here is a 5-star review from J. Kimma: Katie and Lee are cheerful, uplifting, and compliment each other wonderfully on this podcast! Listening...
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Faithful Not Flawless: Episode 123
Did you struggle with perfectionistic tendencies? What are some ways you have overcome procrastination? Disclosure: Affiliate links are used in this post. If you choose to purchase through the links,...
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