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Lava Girls

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When is the last time you did something for the very first time? I keep thinking about this question during our Lava Girl practices (the Lave Girls are simply the very best 8 and 9-year-old girl soccer team in the world). Everything about them is fresh and new and “first.”…

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Encouragement

Yesterday ended at midnight

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Write it down. Tape it to your bathroom mirror (or write it in lipstick as Jessica has been known to do). “Yesterday ended at midnight.” Sometimes we need to be reminded that yesterday is over and the Lord’s mercies are brand-new today (Lamentations 3:23). Whether yesterday was full of victories,…
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Living with dysfunction

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“Take away the stone.” “But, Lord, by this time there is a bad odor, for he has been there four days.” “Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?” So they took away the stone, and Jesus called in a loud voice,…
Real Life Issues

Fully Present

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Modern society has upset the rhythm of life” (at least that’s what Dr. David L. McKenna former President of Asbury Theological Seminary, said). Do you agree with him? Is time your friend, allowing you to prioritize your priorities, and pursue your God-given passions and dreams, or are you trapped in…
Encouragement

Dad, you weren’t looking

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“Watch me, dad!” “Okay, I’m watching.” “Dad…you didn’t watch!” “Yes, I did. I saw you do your flip underwater.” “No, you didn’t. When I came up, you weren’t even looking!” I think all parents can relate to this little exchange—we know the unspoken rule that forbids parents to look away…