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Senses.
As a human being, every single day we have the privilege of experiencing life through the 5 senses. Hear. See. Touch. Smell. Taste. Not every person has all 5 due to a variety of reasons. Some people thrive with 2, 3 or 4. Those who cannot see probably can hear more keenly. Those who…
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Faith > Fear.
I am dog sitting in the middle of nowhere this week. It’s the dead of winter and the wind chill was like -15 degrees Fahrenheit today. Brutal. There’s something about winter… I know you know what I am talking about… depressing. The cold, the long dark nights, the dry skin, the dead brown trees and…
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Meant for Beauty.
What is God’s will for your life? What is His will for mine? As Christians we wrestle with this question a lot. It’s similar to the question everyone asks themselves— “What is my purpose?” I think we make it more complicated than it has to be. But it’s understandable considering all the options out there. …
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Being.
I sit at the table and listen to the strange sounds that come from the refrigerator. The dog is snoring. I look out the window; no color. I see shades of brown and grey in every direction. One moment there’s stillness and structure. The next minute the wind gusts and flows, moving the trees. The…
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Bigger.
It’s a really big world out there. So many people. So many cultures, ideas and stories to tell. When I think about it all, I feel so small. I am a nobody in this great, big, ever changing world. Not only do I feel small, but sometimes I also feel overwhelmed. Uncertainty and fear overtake…
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Remember: You are Loved.
Love. There’s so many ways to love- to receive it, to give it. There are love languages, brotherly love, romantic love, pet love, love of a parent, love of a grandparent. But wouldn’t you say the spirit of it all is the same? It all comes down to sacrifice… putting that person above yourself, right? …
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I Don’t Know.
Why is it so challenging to try new things or listen to knew ideas? Especially the older we get? We don’t want to step out of our own comfort zone. I have had several interactions with other adults who tend to act pretty stubborn in their thoughts and actions. I am guilty of this. I…
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Financial Freedom
Financial freedom. Doesn’t that sound like a dream? Who wouldn’t want that? Everyone is striving for some kind of success or financial goal. Whether it’s driven by straight greed, fear or by the will to provide for a family— it’s real and it’s difficult. I don’t want to get into the state of the economy…
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Young and Free.
I turned 30 last weekend. I have heard stories of people feeling totally undone by this number. Aging is hard. Letting go is hard. Moving on is hard. I honestly do not feel very affected by it at this point. I believe it’s more about your perception than anything. I mean yes- aging is inevitable-…
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Foggy Mornings.
I wake up to a thick mist outside. The air is heavy. It’s quiet. Everything in front of me seems so close; everything far away is out of sight. It lays like a thick blanket on the earth, shielding her from the sun. It blurs the colors around me, making everything look a shade of…
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