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How big is your vision?

What is the vision of love, the vision of hope, the vision of peace, the vision of joy? Can you picture it? Does it include the lonely, defeated and directionless? Many times these individuals, who can very well include me … Continue reading

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What’s your story? Victim or Victor?

In every person I see a potential story.  If they are a victim or victor they have a story.  Most of the time, though, I hear victim stories when in reality I’d rather hear victor stories. Victim stories:  Everyone has … Continue reading

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What do you do with a vision?

Without a vision the people perish. With a vision that is too overwhelming they cower in fear and never get started. They do nothing. And the vision perishes. We are called to be vision keepers no matter how small or … Continue reading

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I’ve got a lion by the tail

This morning I wake up with anticipation for what this new day will bring.  Already knowing there are obstacles in my pursuit of growing closer to my God, others and myself.  I will take a firm grasp on the peace … Continue reading

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In our wildest dreams

What person hasn’t daydreamed at least once about what they’d do if they won the lottery?  What would be your wildest dreams if you were doing more than just getting by? There’s a man I see most every day when … Continue reading

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Tune in to God

Dare to dream.  This is what I’m telling myself for 2012.   I have to have a dream or vision of what I want.  No dream, no focus, no goal to work toward. Spiritually, I have a dream of being closer … Continue reading

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Stuffed

Boxes linger, bits of tape with shiny paper. Cling tight. Scatter endlessly throughout the room. Don’t leave. Don’t throw them away. It will end. It will be over. I tried to say I love you With stuff. My love language … Continue reading

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The Christmas War

America is at war. No, not a war against a country.  It’s a war on Christmas.  Really, we have nothing else to fight about so we will fight about a holiday where people spread good cheer; give gifts to family … Continue reading

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Dove’s Eyes: Undistracted Devotion to God

One of my favorite songs is Misty Edwards’ Dove’s Eyes.  Two lines are the reason this is on repeat on my itunes.  “Give me dove’s eyes.  Give me undistracted devotion for only You.” “Undistracted devotion”.  I’m a pretty smart girl. … Continue reading

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God is here. God is Now.

God is here. God is now. Streaking endlessly Across the sky Finding energy And continuing To the heart of every Man, Woman, Child A connection binding God to humanity.   God is here. God is now. Longing for me. Announcing … Continue reading

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