Prayer is like cocoa Around Christmas time, I made a batch of cocoa cookies. I had made this family recipe many times, so I was quite surprised when I bit into the finished product and it tasted like burnt play-dough. What had gone wrong? Why had […]
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All Glory to Him: Redemption From an Eating Disorder
I spent a lot of time during my teen years and early twenties looking for acceptance in places that only offered temporary fulfillment. I was focused on having it all. I wanted the perfect group of friends, the perfect body, the perfect boyfriend, […]
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When Jealousy Walks In
Each of our life stories are different, but mutually orchestrated by God. Our lives are uniquely gifted, each holding their own beauty, but we’re still working together. Yet, even in the midst of beauty, stifled confidence, jealousy and pride walk in. […]
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How to Love Your Job
“Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in Your book before one of them came to be.” —Psalm 139:16 We all want to be successful in our work. Your office may be downtown or just […]
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Twelve Smooth Stones
What do you like to read? Are you tired of the same old boy-meets-girl scenario, where their meeting is ruinous, and you spend the rest of your time reading about what you already knew would happen? I did, so I wrote Twelve Smooth Stones. For […]
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How to Lead a Bible Study
Want to know how to lead a Bible study? Join one and follow the leader. That may not seem like what you had in mind — based on the title of this post — but it’s true. Jesus teaches us to follow first before leading. In […]
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