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Apr 4, 2017
The Language of Lament
There's a time to weep. And yet, often I hold the tears back, rejecting their cleansing pour. In her blog this week, my new friend, Amy...
Mar 14, 2017
The Most Important Question
Have you ever been afraid to ask a question because you might look "stupid"? Laura Flanders leads us forward to courageous asking. Elisa...
Feb 28, 2017
Swimming Partners
How can sorrow and joy co-exist? In our circumstances? In our souls? Read on as my friend, Leah Robin, leads us to honor both emotions in...
Feb 21, 2017
Wooed by Glory
We all struggle with identity - who we are, why we are, and what we have to offer. About the time we start to feel good about ourselves,...
Feb 21, 2017
The Faith of a Crocus Bulb
Have you been waiting - and waiting - and waiting for spring? For answers to long-offered prayers? For hope to burst forth in bloom? Our...
Feb 14, 2017
How Disappointment Can Lead Us to Love
Happy Valentine's Day! This day is either a favorite of yours, or the most dreaded day of the year... Depends, doesn't it? This year, on...
Jan 31, 2017
Power of Peers
In moments when we feel we're doing life alone, maybe we are. Have you ever considered how you might benefit from mentoring a peer and...
Jan 10, 2017
Be Your Best Self, Even Under Pressure
It's easy to get overwhelmed in life - especially just after the holidays when life returns to seemingly less holy moments around us....
Jan 3, 2017
Rise Up! Really?
The song, "Rise Up," by Andra Day ripples through my mind as I share these powerful words from friend Jo Saxton about courage. Read on as...
Dec 13, 2016
Heritage: National or Spiritual?
What is your heritage? Swedish ... Hispanic ... African ... Dutch? How does your earthly heritage shape your spiritual life? Read on as...
Dec 6, 2016
Developing a Bigger Imagination about Haiti
Reading about a hurricane-torn country might not exactly seem "Christmasy" to you. But is it? Read on as Jennifer Grant nudges the doors...
Nov 29, 2016
Focus Pocus
For years, Mary Byers served as our editor on our digital magazine effort called FullFill. She brings sharp focus to everyday needs. Read...
Nov 15, 2016
Power Seeds
Oh how we struggle to imagine we can make a difference in our world! Little you. Little me. Not enough of either of us. But what if we...
Nov 8, 2016
God Gets His Way
In the United States, today is Election Day. No doubt, each of us will complete our ballot with trepidation this year. Thanks to friend...
Nov 1, 2016
The Power of Play
What role does "play" play in your life? Leah Robin causes me to pause and consider whether or not I embrace the power of play. Read on...
Oct 18, 2016
Craving to Connect
My friend, Christie Love, speaks straight to me today as she challenges me to be more intentional about making room in my life to not...
Oct 11, 2016
Time Traveler
Our past can influence our present and future in unexpected ways. Join Robyn Dykstra as she "time travels" through her personal...
Oct 4, 2016
Showing Up
We care. We really do. We care about flood victims and refugees and tragedies around our globe that leave people homeless and vulnerable....
Sep 20, 2016
Weary!
Are you working too hard - not because your work is needed but because you can't seem to stop? I get this issue ... Read on as friend...
Sep 13, 2016
Could God Really Use Me in My Brokenness?
I have a long list of bad choices - and I'm pretty sure you could name a few as well. How do we disqualify ourselves from meaningful...
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