Tag: struggle
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The Secret to Being Content
A week ago, I sat in my daughter’s room, rocking her slowly, enjoying the precious snuggles and the smell of her soft hair as the wisps tickled my nose. I was tired, having just raced a half marathon that morning, and my body was aching and fatigued. The race hadn’t gone well, and I was…
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We are Never Forsaken – A Good Friday Reminder
It’s been one of those weeks where I just wish I could crawl in bed and be left alone.You know what I’m talking about: the kind of days when it seems anything that could go wrong does. You’re exhausted and discouraged. You feel forsaken by your friends and family and pretty much every person you…
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Be Strong and Courageous
I have a medal board hanging right next to my treadmill. I use it for inspiration, especially when motivation wanes like the moon. On the medal board it says: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” – Philippians 4:13 I like that passage. I think most of us do. And while I…
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Go with the Flow
If there’s one thing motherhood’s taught me is that I can control nothing. Absolutely nothing. As a control freak by nature, this does not sit well with me. Oh, I’ve adapted my actions and reactions to try and embrace the laissez-faire attitude, but it goes against my nature and I have to work at it.…
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