Called. Sometimes, I think we use that word as an excuse to not do scary things.You know when you think you’ve got it all figured out? Like I have this exact idea of how I should live and should treat people and what I should do with my life. And I feel very confident in it. Even though I know...
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And then, there’s Jesse. Six-years-old and a bit small for his age with the most genuine gold-capped tooth smile.
Editor's Note:
This post is from 2013, and a lot has changed for Jordan since that time. However, this reveals her heart and her honesty along with a heavy dose of God's truth...
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What I didn’t realize was that my wellness is not just about the food I put inside my body!
My son was born a little over two years ago. His first year of life was the longest year of mine. Everything I ate upset his stomach and he was constantly in the doctor’s office for ear infections...
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Jesus picked this beginning because he knew our idols would someday reek of perfectionism and opulence, of measuring up and looking the part, of vanity.You know what I don't remember about my childhood Christmases?
I don’t remember anything being especially decorated.
I don’t remember...
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My response is to recognize God’s greatness and grace in using me as an instrument and with confidence move into this pure, unspotted new chapter.
Ah, the new year. It is laid out before me — clean and inviting. How do I begin this new chapter with the intention of letting God write through...
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I’m thankful for the way the Lord teaches me about his character through the pitter patter of those little feet.
Every morning, I roll over to find a tiny body lying between my husband and me. Sometimes I remember how he got there. Sometimes it’s as if he magically appeared.
Some nights I'm...
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Jesus > You + X (all your dos) + Y (all your dont's)!Dear Church People,
I used to be a math teacher. You might think, based on this whole writing gig, I would have been an English or Reading teacher... neh eh. I just cannot grade all those essays with all those words.
Me? I really like a...
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