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Listen Close, Listen Well: Serving A Stranger (Lisa Appelo)
We’re back with the Listen Close, Listen Well Series. We took a break last month because of the Grounded Series, but now we’re back with a powerful story about listening from the lovely, Lisa Appelo....
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Interview with Kelly Balarie (Author of Fear Fighting and Linkup)
Welcome to the Interview Series! It is a joy to host Kelly Balarie as she shares the heart behind her newly released book, Fear Fighting: Awakening Courage to Overcome Your Fears. Interview with Kelly...
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Are You Afraid of Being Concealed or Exposed?
I didn’t know her well, although I suspected she was a kindred spirit. We shared similar titles of: worship leader, songwriter, adoptive mama, and blogger. Yet mostly, we shared the byline, “Daughter...
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Control Isn’t Really What You’re After (Five Minute Friday)
For years, I thought it would make me safe. I strapped it on for size, pulling the ropes taut—trying to secure that which felt out of reach. I fretted, plotted, and paced trying to tame what might...
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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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Interview with Kelly Balarie (Author of Fear Fighting and Linkup)
Welcome to the Interview Series! It is a joy to host Kelly Balarie as she shares the heart behind her newly released book, Fear Fighting: Awakening Courage to Overcome Your Fears. Interview with Kelly...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Are You Afraid of Being Concealed or Exposed?
I didn’t know her well, although I suspected she was a kindred spirit. We shared similar titles of: worship leader, songwriter, adoptive mama, and blogger. Yet mostly, we shared the byline, “Daughter...
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Control Isn’t Really What You’re After (Five Minute Friday)
For years, I thought it would make me safe. I strapped it on for size, pulling the ropes taut—trying to secure that which felt out of reach. I fretted, plotted, and paced trying to tame what might...
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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...
View ArticleClik here to view.
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...
View ArticleClik here to view.
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...
View ArticleClik here to view.
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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