True friends remind us of the truth in Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 (NIV). “Two are better than one … if one falls down, his friend can help him up.” We grieve a loss. A friend stops by
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A TIME FOR FORGIVENESS
IS FORGIVENESS WITHOUT FORGIVING POSSIBLE? A TIME FOR FORGIVENESS I’m looking back at the holidays. It is the day after Thanksgiving and Turkey broth is on the floor. I was in the fridge looking for
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Reflecting on this, I had a thought that was revelatory for me: Forgiveness brings healing; it does not undo what happened.
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I love storybook endings. Sparks fly. Love conquers all. A lonely beauty finally marries her knight in shining armor. Those blissful scenes still give me goosebumps. Go on and laugh. But now that you’re smiling
Read moreIt’s time to forgive yourself.
Every day we forgive people for one thing or another. Maybe they bumped into you and caused you to spill your coffee. Perhaps they filed the wrong paperwork and you got chewed out by the
Read moreI REFUSED TO HONOR DAD
Falling in love changed my view of Father’s Day. The third Sunday in June is supposed to be a day to honor our fathers and thank them for all they’ve done for us. Instead, that
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