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Breaking the Dangerous Cycle.

One of my friends and mentors, Penny Doss, is full of wisdom.  I like to draw from that wisdom as often as possible.  We recently engaged in a conversation about difficult relationships.  We can see people as either dangerous or … Continue reading

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Healing Your Marriage When Trust Is Broken.

“You never forget the day that changes your life forever.  The day that turns your heart and your family upside down.” And, those are the first words my good friend, Cindy Beall, pens in her book, Healing Your Marriage When … Continue reading

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Loving Hurt.

I’ve always heard and maintained the philosophy that sometimes you’ve gotta play hurt.  In other words, sometimes, you’ve got to play and give and serve even when you don’t feel like playing and giving and serving.  But, quite frankly, we … Continue reading

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My Funny Valentine.

Me:  Kris, you never complain about anything. Kris:  It’s because I have a closer walk with God. Not only is my sweet husband a contented non-complainer, he’s also very funny.  He knew he would make me laugh with his explanation … Continue reading

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Some Greek to Help With Peeps.

Soooo, how DO we respond to people who hurt us?  We are patient with them. Wha?  Patient?  What in the Sam Hill does patience have to do with it?  Well, I’m glad you asked.  Two Greek words translate into the … Continue reading

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Put Yo Coat On!

I’m reading through the book of Colossians this week.  In the following passage, Paul encourages us to “clothe ourselves” in these God qualities:  12 Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with … Continue reading

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Redemption.

So, I must admit.  I was sad for Redeeming Love to end.  But, it left my heart so very full.  Full because of the splendor of redemption.  Oh, how beautiful redemption truly is.  And how we fall in love with … Continue reading

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Teachable Moments.

My sweet seven year old came home from school yesterday a little more solemn than usual.  His sober demeanor eventually turned into a seemingly sour attitude.  By this point, I was pretty much over his crabbiness that was even evident … Continue reading

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I Was Wrong.

There are times I have to ask one of my children to forgive me.  It’s one of the most important things I can do as their mother.  Like the other day when Anna cut open a bag of dish candy.  … Continue reading

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A Broken And A Contrite Heart.

I keep getting these e-mails about potential boarding schools.  I’ve yet to classify them as spam, you know, just in case.  Oh, I would never.  I could never.  Could I? No.  I love this insanely unpredictable saga I live with … Continue reading

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