Category Archives: Self-Improvement

How Stubborn Can We Be?!

It is nearly impossible to make someone do something! Whether they are 2, 12, or 92. We can try to sweet talk, reason with, bribe, and threaten them. But if their mind is made up, forget about it! This reminds … Continue reading

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Put On the New

“You’re going to wear that again?” The frustrated mother of a junior higher gave up. It was the third day in a row that her son would wear that unwashed shirt and jeans. Interestingly enough, Jesus told a story about … Continue reading

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Healthy Spiritual Muscles

The cause of my pain was finally diagnosed by our chiropractor. A back muscle called quadratus lumborum was waaaay too tight. The doctor explained that this muscle band needed a good blood flow to be healthy and it wasn’t getting … Continue reading

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I Could Never Do That!

What do you do when you know within your spirit that God has given you a specific task, but in your mind, you know that you are completely incapable of accomplishing it? The very thought of it conjures up fear … Continue reading

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Check Your Sensors

It was late winter and I found myself driving in falling snow for the first time ever! A retreat had called me from our warm, wet valley higher to the mountains where the precipitation quickly turned to snow. I thank … Continue reading

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Our Burden Bearer

Backpacking anyone . . . anyone? I can’t imagine the strain of carrying everything I need for days at a time on my back! I would totally fail! I would either be begging someone to carry my water (8.35 lbs. … Continue reading

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Blessing for Blessing

I came across a notable verse this morning during my devotion time. The beginning sounded familiar but it ended with a slight twist. A nice twist. Like ending your breakfast with a cinnamon twist. The letter written by Peter in … Continue reading

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The Furnace of Affliction

Sometimes you hear a theme so encouraging you want to share it. That’s what’s happening today. A note was sent to me on Messenger where the timing was impeccable. It was only later that I realized the post was sent … Continue reading

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Action Required!

I pray we have all heard from the Lord this week. Perhaps we studied a passage of Scripture, attended a church service, listened to a sermon, or read a devotion. When we make time for these things, we want to … Continue reading

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Overflowing Fountains

A friend of ours camps regularly out in the woods. But to refill his water supply, he must daily make the trek to a nearby campground. My question today is, do we? In Bible times, it was part of a … Continue reading

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