There’s no book like The Book to give us the true words of life. If I could only have one book, hands down, it would be my Bible. It speaks life to me from God’s heart daily, and I know I can depend on it. “The grass withers, the flower fades,but the word of our God will stand forever,” (Isaiah ...
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Welcome Lindsey Bell today, my teammate from Do Not Depart & the MOM Initiative teams. Lindsey's new book is called Searching for Sanity: 52 Insights from Parents of the Bible. She is an honest, practical, truth-filled writer, and I'm excited to have her share today about how to speak life into ...
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There was no formal invitation or memorable moment when it started. Once we agreed it and none of its kind were allowed in our bedrooms. But it gradually entered our sanctuary in the same way dust gathers on the window swag, which aggravates my allergies. One day, I just noticed it’s there and needs ...
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It may be a little early, but last weekend spring emerged at our house. Daffodils popped under the mailbox, a pair of doves sat enthroned on the flagstones, and a warm breeze jingled the wind chimes. Jeff and I found our way outside with hedge trimmers in hand, making good on our promise to the dry ...
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Hard words don’t have to be harsh words. Sometimes we need to say difficult things, even critical things, but those truths don’t have to be delivered with a bite.
Word choice: When you’re an expert
Sometimes you know more than the person you’re with. When an expert shares information in a superior ...
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