Reflections
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In Pursuit of a Supernatural, Calm Life
A calm sea.A calm day.A calm face. The state of being calm feels like a deep, long, exhaled breath. Peace, harmony, and smoothness…
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What to Expect at a Silent Retreat (and Why It’s Worth It!)
A silent retreat, for some people, may be enticing… exciting even. For others, the thought of having lips zipped for 24 hours is terrifying.…
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Hard Question. Simple Answer. Be Still.
Some Bible verses are tucked away, rarely heard of and unlikely to be found on a piece of home decor. Others, however, are woven…
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A Change in Relationship: Abigail’s Story
“… A Change Will Do You Good…” Thanks Sheryl Crow for the reminder that some change we run from (actually change that to most…)…
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A Change of Calling: Priscilla’s Story
Close your eyes and put yourself in this situation… You’re out to dinner with your dearest friend at your favorite restaurant spot. The appetizer…
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A Change of Purpose: Rahab’s Story
Women’s lives are marked by change. Our body, our roles, our priorities seem to be constantly shifting. Even some of our typical health milestones…
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Finding Joy in the Mourning: Psalm 13
We sat in the doctor’s office for two of my children’s well checks. I knew it to be customary for annual shots to take…
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Is Praying for What We Need Selfish?: Psalm 86
When we think about prayer and sharing our requests with God Himself, it seems people tend to err on one of two extremes—either ONLY…
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Soul Praising: Psalm 103
We’ve heard of being soul-tired. It’s when you are down to the bones, deep level tired. We’ve gone soul-searching. It’s when we’re pretty confident that…
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Prayers of Praise Are the End-All Be-All: Psalm 150
It seems fitting that the largest book of the Bible, Psalms—which literally means “praise,” would end with a chapter all about praise. In fact,…
