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Posted on June 11, 2019May 22, 2019 Faith

Grow in Grace

As a new mom, a friend of mine regularly reported sleeplessness. Sipping hot drinks while her infant alternated between fussing and sleeping, she told me... Read more

Posted on January 7, 2018October 18, 2017 My Faith Radio

To The Wanna-Know-It-Alls

“I don’t know.” You say it when someone asks you to do something and you aren’t sure how to answer. The words are uttered in... Read more

Posted on September 17, 2017September 6, 2017 My Faith Radio Throwback Posts

You May Build It, They May Not Come

There’s a popular saying is based off of a quote from the movie Field of Dreams:  “If you build it, they will come.” We hear... Read more

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Posted on September 3, 2017September 6, 2017 Start Well Series

Starting Well Means Growing In Grace

When we got married one of our premarital counseling activities was sitting down with my in-laws to ask a few prescribed questions. One question went... Read more

Posted on April 10, 2017April 10, 2017 My Faith Radio

Your No Is As Important as Your Yes

“All you need to say is simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.”  Matthew 5:37 Are you afraid of saying... Read more

Posted on April 2, 2017April 7, 2017 Book Reviews

It’s (Not) Going to Get Better

I’m not a pessimist. In fact, I tend far too much toward optimism. However, I’ve learned that belligerent optimism isn’t helpful when equally stubborn hardship... Read more

Posted on February 19, 2017April 7, 2017 Idolizing Knowledge {Series}

Knowledge Bloats (1/6)

This post is the 1st in a 6-part series on Idolizing Knowledge. Read the rest of the posts here. Guest directory info is available here.... Read more

Posted on January 29, 2017April 7, 2017 Loving Others

Motivation for Long Days at Work

When I’m exhausted by the thought of putting one more second of time into producing something for someone else, to someone else’s standards, according to... Read more

Posted on January 22, 2017 Faith Growing in Christ

When Your Manna Tastes Bland

Last year, I had my wisdom teeth removed *gag.* The surgery went well, but there were complications during my recovery. I’ll spare you the gory... Read more

Posted on August 23, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith Growing in Christ

God’s Reliability: Updating to 5.0

{This post originally appeared on My Faith Radio} We know all too well the adrenaline rush of a beloved phone fizzling out or breaking. Updates... Read more

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