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Dead Santas

When Dead Santas Line the Streets

Yes, dead Santas! The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23 Our neighborhood was brightly lit and beautifully decorated for Christmas. Two

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Dandelions and Courage

Dandelions and Courage

Day 1: “Dandelions and Courage” from Bouquet of Wisdom “for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” 2 Timothy 1:7 (ESV) The vacant lot at the end of my street was the

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Success

God’s Definition of Success

A Three-Part Discussion regarding God’s Definition of Success and His Call to Each of Us And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God ask of you but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in obedience to him, to love him, to serve the Lord your God with

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Gift

The Gift of Opportunity

“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV) It started with a gift… A week ago my husband Kurt and I took a small airplane ride over Seattle. I was more than a

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Ordinary

My Ordinary and God’s Extraordinary

In my excitement for what’s next, I can miss the wonder of the moment, the awesomeness of now, right now. God treasures our hopes and dreams; He also loves when we stop mid-stride and say, “Wow!”

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mistake

I made a mistake!

“Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” 1 John 3:18 Last month I made a mistake, a big mistake. And I had a very difficult time getting a correction made. I’m

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Handle Hard Well

Do You Handle Hard Well?

Good morning, ladies! Good morning, Girlfriends Inspired by God. “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 Do you handle hard well?

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