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I begin each morning with a hot cup of coffee. I don’t drink from an insulated, travel cup either. No way! I like to drink from a good old fashioned coffee mug. The kind that has a large, round mouth made from ceramic or stoneware. You know, those cups that you can hold up to…

I was running late for my flight, so I grabbed a few necklaces to accessorize the outfits I would be wearing over the next few days, tossed them all in a small bag, shoved them into the suitcase, and away I went. By the time I opened my suitcase later that night, the necklaces had…

I’m one of those pet owners that feed my dog table scraps. I’m very particular about what I give her and know which foods to avoid (please don’t send me nasty emails). It’s always just a few pieces of chicken or steak but by Zoe’s reaction you would think I was serving up filet mignon…

Do you want to deepen your relationship with God? How about changing how you pray? Here are a few prayers guaranteed to change your faith walk… “Search Me” Psalm 139:23-24 “Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me and lead…

God has a hope for your calling. Have you ever heard of that before?  I love the saying, but what does it mean? I recently bought a product to help with joint pain. I have a bad knee from an accident several years ago and was intrigued by the idea of pain free living. The…

Have you ever made notes in the margins of a book or your Bible? Whatever you read inspired an idea, you heard some great insight, or you did some extra research to support the printed content and you just had to write it down? I have a few friends that have more info written in…

This Sunday we celebrate Father’s Day, but I’m curious… what words comes to mind for you when you think of the word Father? For some, a warm rush of words like comfort, shelter, and protection come to mind. Maybe you think of words like guidance, direction, and leader. Still, others think of words like absence,…

The light turned red, and I came to a sudden stop. There were no other cars in the intersection, but God had purpose for the pause. I noticed two men, one on each corner, who both appeared to be out for a walk. They too, had been stopped at the intersection. They both had a…

I’ve heard a lot of stories lately about families who are standing at a fork in the road. They are considering new jobs, investment opportunities, and even new places to live. Although each situation and crossroad is unique, the question they are asking is the same, “What’s the bigger picture?” Our personal thoughts, dreams and…

In Genesis, God created the world and all living creatures within it and on the seventh day He rested. We may not be creating all living things, but if you are like me, our world can get extraordinarily busy. My weekly disciple group has agreed to focus on keeping the sabbath holy. In other words,…