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Finishing Well
I bounce on my toes, anticipating the beginning of the half marathon. My running guide, Teresa, stands beside me, looping a makeshift tether to my wrist. She’s not nervous, this race isn’t hers… it’s mine. She’s here to guide me through the crowds and the course. My body is fresh and ready–legs stretched and lungs…
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Like a Mighty Wind…
It’s been incredibly windy the past few days where I live. I can hear the gusts push against my roof and jingle my neighbor’s wind chime. It’s interesting to think about how something invisible can have so much power. I can’t see it, but I can feel it and see its effects on the…
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Learning to Face the Challenge
I’m seven weeks into my online program at Liberty University, and I’ve learned so much. Going into this new phase of my life had me feeling cautiously optimistic. I hadn’t written college-level papers or taken any midterms or finals in over a decade and certainly never took a class with my current level of…
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Consistency and tilapia
I keep wanting to be more consistent with this blog, so here’s my attempt. I tried out a new recipe last night— honey soy tilapia. I will post the link below. I’m always trying new recipes. This one is easy and delicious— the husband and teenage boy approve! Honey soy tilapia Since I haven’t written…
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August makes me super introspective
August is not my favorite month of the year. When I was younger I did enjoy the month of August. I was the nerdy kid excited to start a new school year. My birthday also falls in the month of August, and I was definitely the person to celebrate the entire month. August held so…
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Making Decisions pt2 — All the Reasons Why
I’m excited to dive into the second part of Luke 9:57-62 this week. This is a continuation of my post from last week, the second part of a three part mini-series based on the interactions Jesus has with three potential followers. Last week, I discussed the first conversation and the emotional decision to follow Christ.…
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Making Decisions pt1 — Count the Cost
“As they were walking along, someone said to Jesus, “I will follow you wherever you go.”But Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens to live in, and birds have nests, but but the Son of Man has no place even to lay his head.”He said to another person,, “Come, follow me.”The man agreed, but he said, “Lord,…
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Who do I trust?
I don’t update this blog very often. It’s not for lack of want, because I enjoy writing and believe God has given me insight and the ability to write (semi) well. It’s mostly for lack of effort or knowledge. With my limited vision, publishing and updating websites proves tricky and complicated. Admittedly, as much as…
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How do we respond?
As 2023 begins, I’ve taken time to read the gospels slowly and spend time getting to know Jesus Christ, the one I claim to follow. I’ve read the gospel accounts a number of times, but this time, this year, I wanted to take my time and explore these narratives of the life and ministry of…
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Seeing the bigger picture
I haven’t been able to write an entry for a couple of weeks. For one thing, my son has been home from school. That means I have less time to think and organize my thoughts. I’ve had plenty of things I wanted to say, but for some reason I kept feeling like I was stuck.…