It took me a while to admit this. I don’t have the capacity to do and think all the things I want to do and think – at least right now. Physically, mentally, emotionally. I’ve pushed myself too hard in these areas and I’ve crashed exhausted and upset with myself. There’s no doubt that I […]
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When you know you’re called to do something, it’s not uncommon to meet resistance. On Valentine’s Day, I set up shop with my typewriter. I was ready! I dressed up for Valentine’s day with a red ribbon in my hair, “Valentine Cards” sign taped onto the table, and typewriter plugged in ready to make cards […]
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Last year I said yes to doing a 6 AM Bible reading every Wednesday. I don’t know what I was thinking. I didn’t realize how crazy the commitment was at the time; I just wanted to read out loud! It was a commitment of 52 early mornings. I’m a morning person, but not a 6 […]
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Making cards and writing letters to my loved ones are some of my favorite things. I know this to be true. However, I see a huge gap between living that wonderful life of card-making and how I’m living today. Sometimes we have to look outside ourselves to find clues as to what’s happening inside. As […]
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I’m currently babysitting chickens for my parents while they’re out of town, and it has been absolutely freezing!! 27 hours and counting. It’s so cold I feel like I’ve been fighting something since I’ve come here.. or perhaps it’s dust. Either way I decided to break-in their huge bathtub they’ve never used to warm myself […]
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Change is an interesting thing. Change happens both externally (outside of us) and internally (within ourselves). Let’s focus on internal change today. Internal change can happen quickly when there’s strong conviction that connects with your heart. If you embark on change without connecting to your heart, you will inevitably run into burnout, lack of motivation, […]
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I literally have one hour to write this post before our agreed “deadline.” I confess I didn’t wisely steward my evening to prepare me to write this morning. Triggers got the best of me and I spun into ugly habits of old. I wish it was a different story. I want to rewrite last night […]
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Are you happy with your life right now?I’m not, but I’m making strides to get there.Content I am, but happy adds another layer of challenge for me. Like many of you, I’ve listened to everyone’s voices – except my own.Can we please quiet the voices, and make room for our hearts to speak?What do you […]
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In the last decade and a half, you have seen me go through many phases of writing. I hate that it’s been so inconsistent. I’ve condemned myself on how I never finish what I set out to do. The fear that I’ll fail yet again is lingering in the air, taunting me. The fear of […]
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The piano has been my lifeline for decades. This morning I woke up bleary-eyed and convicted of scrolling too long on social media last night amongst other things, y’know. We all know the discipline of praying, journaling, and reading the Word is necessary and good for every part of our being, but there are times […]
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