oops, i did it again…
There are moments in life when you look back and think, Whew, I’m really glad I never have to live through that again. Take for example that one time I sent one of our interns to—get this—the HOSPITAL. [Who knew she was allergic to food of the gods,...
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use your words…
The sun came up and she walked downstairs cat-like, eyes half turned down with a silent crawl to the couch. She curled up with blanket and watched silently as I ran around the house trying to get everyone out the door. Breakfast made. Lunches packed. Heels by the...
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scandalous [4]…
Happy weekend, friends! To stay true to completing the summer online James series, here is this week’s installment of The Scandalous Message of James. Before you begin: Have you ever added one tablespoon of salt to a recipe when it should have been one teaspoon?...
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idea camp: austin…
It’s far and few in between when something new comes along that really is different. The fine folks at Idea Camp have been super intentional about creating an environment that facilitates healthy conversation, real questions, and honest feedback. This year...
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joshua: be strong and courageous…
Joshua is a wildly fascinating character of the bible to me. In my mind’s eye he’s ruggedly handsome [I’m thinking Russel Crow], strong [but not Arnold Schwarzenegger strong], and passionate [like Peeta in Catching Fire]. Given the rich historical...
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mentoring: older women to teach younger women.
The whole concept of mentoring was like the Loch Ness Monster or NeverNever Land to me. You’ve heard about it for so many years but you didn’t know if it really existed. When people would talk about their mentors one of two types of reactions would occur:...
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scandalous [3]…
It’s Saturday! What does that mean? Other than working out, cleaning the house, and spending time with furry friend Ricci, it also means that I post a weekend installment in the six-week series through the book of James. I received an email from someone who is...
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scandalous [2]…
I remember my college Economics professor explaining TINSTAAFL. Tinstalffel [as pronounced by Dr. Wing] represented the basic economical principle that nothing in life is free. According to Dr. Wing, There Is No Such Thing As A Free Lunch [tistaafl]. Well, I...
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IF: gather, equip, unleash…
She pulled me to the table and invited me to sit down; to pause from the speed of life and mutually listen to each other. With kinds words and a gentle nudge, my mother encouraged me to speak honestly and openly with her women’s ministry board. Seasoned women...
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mistakes, mishaps, and learning from joyce meyer…
Interrupting a private conversation. Bad comedic timing. Tripping as you enter a room. It’s those moments when you say to yourself, THIS is why I’m not cool! Even though I may have not been cool as a kid growing up, I try really hard to hide my inner...
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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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