Punishment & Restoration

I remember my parents telling me how much they hated punishing me. I’m pretty sure I heard that line: “this is hurting me more than it’s hurting you” and I didn’t believe a word of it. Until, I had kids of my own who needed punishment. Any parent who loves disciplining their children might just…

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In A Single Moment

  I realize that life is full of little moments all put together in a great collaboration. My life is not defined by a single moment for sure. It can be changed in a single moment. I know lots of people whose lives were changed in a single moment. I remember hearing that my son…

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Critical Correspondence & Conversation

I am not a big fan of conflict, but there are times when conflict just can’t be avoided. I do believe there is a right way and wrong way to handle conflict. The person initiating the conflict doesn’t always surprise the other person. They could probably feel the pressure rising. There are other times that…

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Veiled Sight

I lived long enough to see just how stubborn and “hard-headed” I can be. I am also alert to others who are like me.  It doesn’t take much for me to “dig in” with my view or opinion of circumstances. The last few years, my heart has softened and changed. I realized that everyone who…

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Encourage, Inspire & Motivate

  I have been a follower of the Lord since 3rd grade, if I was 7 years old, then I’m coming up on 50 years of walking with the Lord at some level.  I grew up in a home where going to church wasn’t an option. I remember hearing the stories of Jesus and how…

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Instant Conviction

  Conviction is a very personal word to me. I have some deep convictions about lots of things. I don’t always share the same convictions as others. I do believe that the majority of the people of the world believe that murder is wrong. The scriptures speak against murder for sure. There are other convictions…

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