readers, friends and joy…

readers, friends and joy…

The event host recounted a story of a woman who called to get tickets for the Horizon Christmas Tea. Unfortunately the event was sold out, but the caller insisted on attending even if it meant hosting a table for the tea. Alison, the event host, went on to share that...

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kick-start…

kick-start…

If asked what is your dream, would you be honest and answer? I’m not asking if you have a dream because all of us have dreams God has placed in our heart. I’m talking about the dream you want to become your story! 🙂 In my few years of life, I’ve seen...

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living in tomorrow…

living in tomorrow…

The problem with living in tomorrow is that you miss out on today. I say this from a place of experience; it’s like I’m always looking forward instead of being in the moment. Though it may not sound drastically dangerous, there is an emotional weight that...

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ricci, baby talk, and dog nuts…

ricci, baby talk, and dog nuts…

I’ve officially become a Dog Nut. I’ve capitalized the words dog and nut because it’s a title. You know those people who baby-talk to their furry friends, have pictures in their wallets of mangy mutts, and take their pets on picnics? DOG NUT. And...

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100 words of hope…

God never promised we wouldn’t experience hardship. But he did promise to never leave us. Here’s 100 words of hope: Do not fear for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strength you and helps you; I will uphold you with my righteous...

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the best kept secret…

the best kept secret…

On Millionaire Matchmaker [don’t judge me], Patti Stanger made a great comment, Divorced men are the best kept secret. I laughed at first, but realized me and my matchmaking mate are on to something. If a divorced man is interested in marrying again, it ensures...

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do unto others…

do unto others…

He said it was what we needed. He said it was a priority. He said he wanted it modeled by everyone around him. As he said the words I was struck with the profundity of a simple thought. He wants something modeled around him that he himself doesn’t model. I heard...

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100 word wednesday: what are you thankful for…

100 word wednesday: what are you thankful for…

We can say we are grateful, but until we confess and acknowledge, it’s simply an idea, a concept, a notion. Putting words out into our world express our belief in an internal conviction. What are you thankful for? In 100 words or less, why are you giving...

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looking up…

looking up…

There was hosting to be done, events to be supported, arrangements to be made, and our daily work load to be maintained. In addition to long days and short nights in Greece, I was working with our lawyer to try to get trafficking victim out of a local detention...

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christmas, parties, and invites…

christmas, parties, and invites…

Decking the halls and filling the balls with holly may seem far away to you, but let’s be honest: Christmas is right around the corner. I loooooove Christmas. Minus the shopping, the stress, the obligatory gathering, and the weight gain, I loooooove Christmas. I...

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I’m a writer and teacher in love with two men: Jesus and my husband, Matt. [You might not find this funny, but I laugh at myself, so it all balances out.]

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