Tag: hope
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Makeup Free and Confident
I was having a conversation with a precious girl who through tears said that she wasn’t beautiful without makeup. No amount of words telling her how beautiful she was penetrated the lies she believed that she was fat and ugly without the perfect mascara tipped lashes and “skinny” looking outfit. It broke me. So, it’s…
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All Figured Out… Not
How many times do we think that we have to have everything figured out? Or better yet, how many times do we act like we have it all figured out and we don’t? The people in my little world often think that they must have it all figured out. But they are still learning. Each…
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Coffee Break: See The Beauty
Can you pause with me for a moment? Pour that cup of coffee and savor it for a moment longer than you might do on an ordinary day. Sit down and take a deep breath. What can you hear? Can you hear birds outside, the laughter down the hall or do you have music playing?…
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Coffee Break!!
Coffee Break #1: Shoutout to all of you who are home helping kids in school and struggling to make sense of life. Are you a hott mess? Messy hair, sleep deprived and patience growing thin? The news and current events probably are not helping you either. I made a pour over today and drank my…
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Thank You Rejection!
Too often we run from rejection which is why the statement, “rejection is a gift” seems odd to many. What I have experienced this past year through rejection has blessed me far beyond what I could have imagined. Rejection letters, rejection emails, blatant silence and individuals ignoring me and much more has encompassed my life…
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In Awe As Dreams Come True!
I have to admit something to you. I am an optimist. In some cases others may consider me a little too positive. I mean, have you looked at the world lately? And my response is always, “Yes, and I look through my Creators eyes and see hope everywhere I look.” Most people who see me…
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He Is For You
Without hesitation He is for you. Jesus is ready and willing to step into your life and situation and meet it head on. On Sunday my husband and SD surrounded me and asked Jesus to heal my arm. I had injured it a couple weeks prior and due to continued use I had been in…
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Big Hope
No matter what goes on in life I will always be a believer of Hope. There has been something deep inside me recently that has sharpened my resolve to never give up. Many things that I hope for I have hoped for, for years and years. Instead of giving up, God has been gently nudging…
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Silence
This weekend we celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus. In between that was silence. Tension filled the air as Jesus’ followers awoke with devastation unable to comprehend His death.But God in great anticipation had a countdown going. He knew that a mighty conquering was occuring and victory was running towards humanity. While the people…
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Empowered Focus
It is true that what one dwells on can consume them.I was reminded this morning to dwell on the good, especially the truths of God after hearing a very negative news report. The report hit me in the gut and left me feeling very heavy. It felt like it was an attempt to punch out…
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