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Don’t wear that — wear this instead.

“The truth is in Jesus. Put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.” Ephesians 4:21-24 ESV…
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Do I Step Here?

Hiking is one of my favorite pastimes. I revel in the exertion of trekking up a new peak. And at the top, I’m rewarded with the view. The glory of God’s creation from a different perspective than I’ve experienced before. Nothing is better than that. However, I’ve been lost before, which is not a pleasant…
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God is like an Aldi
I’m an Aldi shopper. I love its simplicity, and cheapness! Plus, they are stinking efficient– especially when I have babies with minuscule amounts of patience. That speaks my language. I don’t have time to waste mulling around the aisles of a grocery store with kids in my cart. If you need milk, there’s one brand…
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Holy Slow

People who are ruled by their desires think only of themselves. Everyone who is ruled by the Holy Spirit thinks about spiritual things. If our minds are ruled by our desires, we will die. But if our minds are ruled by the Spirit, we will have life and peace. Romans 8:5-6 CEV Have you ever had…
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You Don’t Have to Breastfeed–Pt 2 “7 Reasons I Chose Not To”

Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Philippians 2:4 Earlier this year I wrote a blog post titled “You Don’t Have to Breastfeed — Pt 1: Stop the Shame” and promised readers that I would create a part two of the series explaining why…
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Drops of Water on Your Face

But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.” “Come,” he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning…
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A Receiving Season

You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.” 2 Corinthians 9:7 NLT I love to be the giver. Gift giving is my favorite expression of love. However, in this postpartum season–I’m in a different role.…
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Peaceful Anticipation

anticipation: The act of expecting or foreseeing something; expectation or presentiment Maybe today is the day. Maybe she’ll finally arrive! At 39 weeks pregnant, “anticipation” is the word at the forefront of my mind. I’ve had my hospital bag packed for weeks. Carseat strapped in ready to go on a second’s notice and 57 freezer…
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Rest

“Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him.” Psalm 62:1 “E. E. E” the warning light on my gas gauge flashed at me again. Although it was signaling the level of fuel in my SUV was low, I knew that it was also a reminder of the frantic pace I had…
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Halloween and Your Mental Health

Every year in October a level of darkness seems to cover stores, neighborhoods and unfortunately children. Innocent minds are exposed to fear at high concentrations due to the enemy’s favorite “holiday.” Costumes based on making others fear one another become “funny” and dressing up like satanic, evil figures is seen as “normal.” And we wonder…