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I Will be Fierce

Anyone else thinking about what is to come in 2015? I certainly have. Thoughts of who I want to be, how the Lord will transform my heart, how I can serve, places I want to see, and so so much…

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Worth Remembering

Happy Friday everyone! Anyone else thrilled the weekend is almost upon us?  While I am excited for the weekend, I am most excited that in 11 days I get to see my parents and brother! Praise the Lord. Eight months…

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Are You Living a Good Story?

“The stories we tell ourselves are very different from the stories we tell the world.” Donald Miller The past few days I have been thinking about stories. Stories we grew up hearing, stories we have read, stories we have dreamt……

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Planning a Good Story

Anyone else out there adore reading books? There are few things I love more than finding a new book that inspires my soul. But sometimes, it’s just nice to reread an old favorite book. I am always surprised by how…

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Kisses from Katie

  If you have followed this blog for a while, you probably know that one of my favorite books is “Kisses from Katie” by Katie Davis. Katie is one of the most inspiring, courageous women of our time. After high…

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One Important Question

The past couple weeks community has been on my heart. I miss community. But what I miss the most about community is accountability. “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17 While at the Kankakuk Institute, each…

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The Blessing of Community

While I would choose spring or summer as my favorite time of the year, there is just something magical about November and December. The crisp air as the leaves change, the gathering of family and friends, the celebrations, and the…

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Thanksgiving Traditions

Happy Thanksgiving!! While I am going to miss cooking, laughing, and spending time with my family on this glorious holiday, I am beyond thankful that I get to spend the day with 20 of my favorite 3rd graders. There are…

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Be Proud of Your Life

What do you want to be remembered for? When you look back, what do you want to remember? Normally, I wait until December to begin thinking about goals and hopes for 2015. But this year I am far too excited…

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One of my Favorite Blessings

November is one of my favorite months of the year. This month we are reminded to focus on our blessings and to be thankful. And today, I am overwhelmingly thankful for my father. If there was ever a man worthy…

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Make Magical Moments

“And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.”  Roald Dahl It’s officially rainy season…

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