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The writing is in the sky

Sometimes we look back and are disappointed how things have gone. How did we get off to such a bad start? We didn’t do what we said we were going to do. We did or said things we said we were not going to do or say. We didn’t begin well. And now we are …

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Stop, and then Start

There are times I just wish I could start over; I wish things went differently. No one hopes for a bad ending. This may sound strange, yet could really pay off in the long run — before starting, try stopping. That sounds counterintuitive. What runner would stop after the gun is fired? When the proctor says, “It …

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Just ask

The last two posts discussed beginning with God and looking outward.  This time I want to suggest “beginning” by asking for help. Beginning a new year can be exciting, but it also can be full of unknowns and questions. As a child, I was hesitant to ask a question in class. I was afraid I …

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How to begin well

Today, the blue sky could not get any bluer and the green grass any greener. It is one of those days that looks and begins to feel almost perfect, yet there is a bird in my backyard ready to attack. Usually birds leave me alone, yet this bird keeps a watchful eye on me as …

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Traffic in My Heart

The other day my eight-year-old son was complaining about the traffic. “Why are there so many cars? Why is it so busy? Why do we have to wait? “ he asked.  I do not think anyone enjoys traffic. Now that students are returning to town, there are more cars on the roads.  Fortunately for my son, we do …

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Beware of the front and center

I discovered some valuable lessons at the fabric store the other day. I quickly observed that, as people, we don’t thrive for long “up front and center.” Needing to be “right” or the focus of attention is not always pretty. The need to be noticed, or feel significant does seem to be in our nature. Who …

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Signs of Another World

Do you ever wish you could just have a sign from heaven? We want signs to tell us what to do or to give us assurance in our faith. Or do you wish, like me, you had a sign to show others who are close to you who don’t believe? Perhaps they believe in the …

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The Hidden Problem in Discontentment

Who wants to be around someone who is discontent? It is this ugly thing I want to avoid, yet I see it regularly in myself. Why is it so difficult to be content? Isn’t it because I want what I can’t have? Or, is it because I am not happy with what I do have? Maybe, I …

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Four Things my Family Needs for Building Cohesion

Something amazing was done for my family — something we could not have done for ourselves. It came unsolicited, uninvited, yet God knew we needed it. We were given a week at a family camp. Even though, it could not have been easier for us to go — no expense to our account, only an hour …

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Living Missionally: Lights in a Dark World

This is Keri’s story, mom friend and Aggie alumni. I enjoy Keri’s wit, depth, and creativity.  I also appreciate her passion for engaging with others about faith in a comfortable and non-threatening way. I think you will enjoy this post from her blog, “His Story, My Song,” (the link is below)- A college mentor of …

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