Category Archives: Improvement

Adjusting My Focus

Once upon a time there was an author, me, who reigned in her little queendom (a term borrowed from one of my pastors) and was fairly content . . . except for one major hiccup. It had been almost one … Continue reading

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Better Than You Think!

Have you ever tried something new and realized it was better than you ever thought? I bet you were grateful you braved what was ‘new’ or ‘different’. Today, we’re going to dive into the story of Jesus walking on water … Continue reading

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Vision Check

In sunny Arizona, we are diligent in wearing our sunglasses. Our shades protect us from those bright UV rays and help us focus. The gospel of Matthew records Jesus teaching about vision regarding the kingdom of God through the use … Continue reading

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Beyond Worry, Obsession

In Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, He warned against worrying about what we will eat and wear. For many of us, these are not daily concerns. Oh no. We’ve replaced those concerns with others that are far more foolish. Ramped … Continue reading

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“Get ‘Er Done”

For those of you not familiar with this catchphrase, it can be translated “get her done,” meaning, get the job done. Today, let’s take this idiom a new direction. One bad habit young readers have is guessing at words. They … Continue reading

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To Sleep or Not to Sleep

Today as I was seeking God’s direction on what to write, I found myself awakened by the dishwasher. Whoops! I had fallen asleep. So, You want me to write on the topic of sleep, Lord? Let’s follow this theme and … Continue reading

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Responding to Anger

Everyone can recall the unpleasant experience of being around an angry person. Today, I thought I’d brainstorm how we might respond to angry people. (We are assuming we are NOT the angry person.) Typically, the worst way to respond to … Continue reading

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Nothing New

Have you noticed how clothing trends and even styles of glasses seem to get recycled? What was cool decades ago, then totally out of style and laughable, somehow squeezes its way back to the forefront? An author of proverbs wrote, … Continue reading

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A Testing Challenge

The goal is always to pass a test, whether it’s a spelling test, blood test, or a challenge in the area of spiritual growth. Let’s consider what test God may be giving us right now. Will we give up right … Continue reading

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Living in Unity

How many people does it take to have conflict? Only two. So, when there are more people in the equation, the odds of disharmony are multiplied. Clearly, other people do not think, reason, and perceive things exactly like me. What … Continue reading

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