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Called to Remember and Reflect

I love the milestone of New Year’s Celebrations. This is “Holy Ground” time for me and my heart. With a journal and pen in hand, I take note of what the Lord has been up to in …

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Jesus is Here. Jesus is Near.

One early morning, a week before Thanksgiving, Anna slid into a seat next to me at our kitchen table. “I couldn’t fall asleep last night.” Before I could respond, she placed a hand written sheet of paper …

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Great Videos for Teens

Do you know and love a teenager? We currently have three in our lives and under our roof. A single prayer rises up from my soul for each one of them. It’s found in Ephesians 1:17-19. I …

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On Your Mark! (Get Set, Go!)

  Jesus’ getaway with his Father launched him into his public ministry. God’s little (and big) nudges come at any time and in many places. In varied ways He makes it clear that we are to act, …

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Simple Summer Joy

Ready for summer?  It’s here – with an invitation to things we often neglect. I’ve got 2 “assignments” for you today. One. If you’ve got 10 free minutes and want to challenge your core beliefs and understanding …

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Doctor’s Orders

  This post was written by one of our RHRW retreat facilitators, Dr. Nate Lowe of Indiana Wesleyan University.   Doctor’s orders: No tech. No TV, video games, books, games, sports, school, or any other activity that …

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A Vacuum and the Voice of God

My vacuum had not been working the last few weeks, so I took it in to get fixed at a local father-son vacuum repair shop. Well, when I got it back, it still wasn’t working. I called them, …

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Mother’s Day Conspiracy

  The hardest work of my life, hands down, is being a mom. It’s rugged and relentless. Clocking in at 24 hours a day, I’m never off the clock or off the hook. But (a really big …

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Surprising Benefits of Vitamin C

This post was shared on July 18, 2013. It’s a short, little gem worth revisiting – and considering. Because of the Psychology Today article (below), Vitamin C landed on my “Thank You, Jesus” list. It’s made a …

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