Category: Devotionals
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Totality
On April 8 I had the privilege of experiencing a total solar eclipse for the first time. I had witnessed a few partial eclipses before, but there is nothing like seeing the moon completely darken the sun in the middle of the day. It is an awesome experience that is worth the hype. Online I…
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I’m Rooting For You
The world is filled with competition. It almost feels like no matter what circles you run in and no matter how kind you are to others, someone inevitably wants to see you fail. There are people who claw their way to the top and refuse to acknowledge anyone else’s successes, or there are people who…
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The Splendor of Stormy Seasons
In our area March and April tend to be a little scary in terms of weather. Right as everything is beginning to turn green and flowers are blooming, tornado warnings are also not uncommon. Spring forecasts are sporadic and unpredictable, much like the storms of life. Though we do our best to prepare for stormy…
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The True Influencers
Let’s face it – social media has its pros and cons. Love it or hate it, the way we communicate has been forever altered, and global reach being at our fingertips can be a powerfully effective – and woefully dangerous – thing. As parents are well aware, raising kids in the digital age has its…
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For The Anxious Heart
About a week ago I noticed that I was harboring some disquietude. It’s not unusual for me to experience anxiety that pops up, seemingly out of nowhere, but I can generally attribute it to stressors and worries that have piled up. I can often identify thoughts that have led to anxious feelings. This time, however,…
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Rough Drafts
As I was helping my son with a writing assignment, he asked why his rough draft couldn’t just be his final draft since the paper was ‘already perfect’. I tried to explain the importance of revising our work because it can always be better, but twelve-year-olds aren’t prone to seeing it that way. He is…
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A Sanctuary Home
When I think back on my kids’ younger days, when I was bleary-eyed from sleep deprivation and overwhelmed by all the challenges of babies and toddlers, I remember wondering if I would survive. Now that those days are over and we’re facing completely different challenges in the adolescent and teen phases, I’m grateful to have…
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The Search For Rewarding Relationships And Authentic Community
My youngest child is a people lover. She is naturally friendly and outgoing, and I often joke that I, one of the world’s most introverted introverts, have no idea how I birthed such a fun little personality. Though I’ve often wished I could strike up and hold conversations effortlessly, that’s a skill I’ve had to…
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God Is Good, Even When The Church Isn’t
“If God created the world, and the world is evil, doesn’t that mean that God isn’t good?” As one of my children wrestled with that question, it got me thinking about how much I desire for my kids to be prepared to face all the lies that will be thrown at them in this world.…
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Christians, You Aren’t Obligated To Pretend
One of the most elusive aspirations we can have in the Christian life is the pursuit of joy (and with that, peace) in spite of our circumstances. We know this kind of joy is offered to us – God’s word tells us so, and His word is trustworthy. Why, then, does it seem so hard…
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