Recovering from the loss of a friendship is difficult and painful. When a friend holds a special place in our life and we have shared secrets, hopes and dreams, a loss affects every part of us…spiritually, physically and emotionally. In my experience, I have found there is no shortcut to healing from the loss of …
Most of us would love to be described as a person of strong character. I know that quality is important to me, and when it comes to my children, I have intentionally focused on how to develop strong character. Strong character is demonstrated when we exhibit Godly traits….love, honesty, kindness, and compassion which lead to …
When I was a little girl, my family attended church regularly and I loved it! I felt God near me, learned the Bible and was embraced by our community of faith. I participated in children’s programs, went to kids camps and was involved in Youth for Christ. Seeds of God’s love were planted, ready to …
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Friendships are extremely valuable in life, and it is helpful to recognize the 3 types of friendships we experience. When we understand the old adage, 3 types of friendships–reason, season and lifetime–it helps explain why we meet friends, how we keep friends but also why we lose friends through change or conflict. The Purpose of …
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Living in southeastern Wisconsin, every winter I am reminded of the importance to learn to wait on God’s timing. How to Learn to Wait on God’s Timing Each year my big Mother’s Day gift is when my husband takes me on a shopping spree to pick out flowers for the hanging baskets in our entryway. …
My teenagers love the phrase calm down, except when it is applied to them, of course! Actually, I haven’t met anyone who likes to be told to calm down. The overused sentiment is usually expressed as a minor outburst or dramatic reaction, but in reality, learning how to calm down when stressed is helpful when …
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In order to become generous we need to experience gratitude and appreciation.
Faith over fear does not mean our faith will eliminate the things we fear. If means we choose to walk by faith as we process our fear. When we take a leap of faith in life, we trust that God walks beside us regardless of the outcome. Faith over fear reminds me of a story …
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Finding hope in difficult times can be challenging. I have experienced several life altering events that were extremely hard to face, but each difficult time drew me closer to God. By searching for rainbows through times of trouble, I have learned to lean on Him and hold onto the hope only He can provide. Finding …
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Uncertainty in life is difficult to face especially when we feel alone. In a recent dream, I was reminded that trusting God in times of uncertainty is possible when we put our trust in Him and not our circumstances. When we put our trust in God, it helps us realize we are already rescued. Trusting …
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