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Have you ever experienced the Christmas letdown? I sure have. The gifts have been brought, wrapped and given. The food has been prepared and eaten. The guests have come and gone. All that is left is the clean up. I remember feeling this letdown moments after our wedding. Don’t laugh, I’m serious. Months on end, we prepared for the big day. When it finally arrived, we moved through it like robots. The “I do’s” were said, pictures taken and hugs given. As we drove away, the […]

Every year I make a vow that this Christmas will be different. As I intentionally slow down to embrace the true meaning, I scale back on gift giving and activities. Trying not to overload myself or my calendar, I reflect on the things that bring me joy, scrapping those things that do not. And every year, about this time, I completely lose it! Do you know what I mean? Overwhelmed with last minute gifts to buy, goodies to make and parties to attend, the joy […]

If you’ve been reading my blogs the last few weeks, you know I’ve been writing about running the race set before us, based on the scripture from Hebrews 12:1-3 NIV . Has there ever been a time in your life when you didn’t feel like you were running a race? If you work an 8-5 job, Monday through Friday, you are just trying to get to the weekend. Parents often run between home, school, sports and home again. Not to mention the daily race for the […]

Last week I wrote about Hebrews 12:1-3 NIV which encourages us to persevere in the race set before us.  You can check out the blog here if you missed it. Spoiler alert, Jesus is the way. We must keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith. Today, I want us to drill down on how Jesus did it. There are a few things necessary for running this race. First, we need to hear God. I’ve said this before. If you’ve never heard from God or it has been a while, read my […]

Last week, as I prepared to speak to a group of ladies at a local church, I realized the message I was writing was for me. Hebrews 12:1-3 NIV says, “let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and perfecter of faith.” My study note says, “the beginner and completer of faith. The ONE who went ahead of all believers in their faith…, hence the perfect embodiment of faith and the supreme model for faith.” That is Jesus. He is […]

The Thanksgiving season often forces me into a place of reflecting on my blessings, whether I like it or not. You know, there are seasons in our lives where it is hard to be thankful.  But, scripture tells us to never stop praying and be thankful in all circumstances. Sometimes, it is still difficult. I wrote a blog a few weeks ago about When one of us suffers, we all suffer. My group of friends, often referred to as “the camping family’,  is still moving through a very tough time. Nothing will […]