Hot southern air pressed on us as we floated without hurry down the James River, carried by a gentle current. It neither battered nor pulled at us, carrying us and convincing us it was okay to lay our heads back, close our eyes, and get lost in the laughter. We could loosen our grip and be sure we ...
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We live in a world full of differences, where our paths are interwoven on a palette of diversity. Faith gives us a framework for how to respond. Just this last weekend, I was caught unaware by a plea for help from someone whose differences also made me feel unprepared. What one thing should we ...
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"There are seasons when it simply isn't possible to pull away to feed the artist confined inside. But take heart, the pendulum of the clock always swings back again." Living out Life Creative is part of living as the woman God made me to be. In fact, I would say one of the essential threads of ...
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I would never ask. I've never wanted it. I've done my fair share of trying to resist it, escape it, and overcome it. Mostly, I ask for God to take it away. I'm can't honestly say I've given thanks for it. But it's good for me, so God sometimes chooses to give it. Are you in the middle of pain you ...
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Dear Bride-to-be,
I should be at your wedding this week, but I won't be. We haven't met in person, though I've prayed for and celebrated you. I'm excited for you, and though I won't be present to hear your vows, I have something I need to share with you. Maybe it's the health issues we're facing, ...
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