Faith

The Mind’s Scapegoat – Power in the Tongue

As Christians, we are often told that there is power in the tongue, but have you ever noticed that you can complete a full thought, in complete sentences, without even opening your mouth? So where, exactly, does that power lie? I tell myself a lot of horrible things…on a regular basis. The running list of […] Read more…

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Hills and Valleys

This song has washed over me, over and over, both reminding me, and healing me of the hurt of broken dreams. There are “whys” that I struggle with, to this day, where parts of me will forever remain in that valley. Then there are these undeserved blessings, that I dare not even question, where parts […] Read more…

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Starving Mom – a Spiritual Hunger

As a busy mom of four children, I’d say I have a less than healthy relationship with food. I often spend all morning feeding everyone but myself. They all eat at different rates, and then there are always other time sensitive things which need to be multi-tasked in the morning routine. So, between feeding children […] Read more…

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All (Moms) Who are Weary

When Jesus said, “Come to me, all you who are weary…” there’s a part of me that believes he’s talking to moms. Not that people don’t go through much more difficult things in life than being a mom. Being a mom is a joy and a blessing, but there’s a reason why “supermom” is thrown […] Read more…

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Broken Fragments in the Potter’s Hands

When I was in high school, my dad decided he wanted to teach me something new. He was an art teacher. I wasn’t very artistic. I dabbled in writing and poetry from time to time, but really, aside from basketball, I wasn’t great with my hands. He felt that my athleticism and hand-eye coordination might combine for […] Read more…

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Mermaid Complex – The Grass Isn’t Greener

The grass isn’t greener, it’s just different.   I don’t think this comes as much of a surprise, but I love The Little Mermaid. I love it more than any grown woman should. I watched it so much as a child, that I can still recite every line of the film as I’m watching it.  […] Read more…

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