Tag: devotional
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When the Door Closes
I’ve been thinking lately about how God closes doors on us sometimes. In fact, there’s a story in Acts about Paul and Silas about that very idea. After driving a demon out of a young girl, Paul and Silas were thrown into prison – the very definition of closed and locked doors. Not only were…
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What Happens When you Pray
I pray. Daily. Sometimes I pray for my husband, sometimes I pray for my kids. I’ll pray for my family, friends, and country. I pray for safety, health, and protection for everyone I know and love. But you know what? I probably pray for myself more than anything. I pray for strength and courage. I…
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5 Ways to Fit Scripture in Your Life
Not too long ago, I use to start every early morning the same way: I would pour a hot cup of coffee with a heavy dollop of half and half, curl up on “my” side of the couch in my dark living room, and read a short devotion by the dim light of a table…
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Run to Get the Prize: Marathon Training Week 1
This past Saturday I had made plans with a running buddy to get up early and get a long run in. My husband had meetings all morning and I knew there was no other way to make it work. I’ve started marathon training, and I want to build a good solid base to really conquer…
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Don’t Believe the Lie
A few weeks ago, I was able to go to a really nice salon and get my hair cut and colored. Because my husband and I had received some gift cards, I also got my eyebrows done and my lashes tinted. I walked into the salon, and was welcome by the cheerful smile of the…
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5 Ways to Learn to Love Yourself
The other day, my husband remarked that he noticed some back muscles on me. “Really?” I asked, all excited. “Take a picture!” He obliged, and I attempted my best effort at flexing. When he was done, I grabbed my phone to look. And was suddenly mortified. I’ve had three kids and worked very hard to…
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Run the Hills
Standing at the bottom of a beast, already out of breath and fatigued, I wonder why I choose to do this. As I wait for my heart to stop pounding, I stare at the top of the hill, which seems almost insurmountable as I watch my clock tick down the last few seconds of my…
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On Life, Lemons, and Lemonade
I’m always sad to say goodbye to summer. It’s my absolutely favorite season. I know everyone is in love with fall and that’s fine; I like fall too, but I love the heat and the long days and the cookouts and lemonade and shorts and bare feet. I like tan legs and warm evenings. I…
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