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What’s Your Waking Verse?
For years, my mission statement has been, “Learning it. Living it. Sharing it.” Those words express how I aim to do life. They are the heartbeat behind the prayer journal I published last

The Beauty of Community and Why it Matters
I hate weeding and I’m always amazed at how quickly a patch of weeds can overrun an empty space in my garden. After many years of fighting weeds in the sunshine state, where

Resting in God
I remember, as a young believer in my 30s, asking advice from a pastor who was many years my elder. I don’t remember the details of the problem I was confronting, but I

Courageous or Brave?
Our family recently had an incredible experience white-water rafting on the Ocoee River. I love what the photographer managed to capture in this photo….a moment of pure exhilaration and fun for each of

Give Me All You’ve Got!
Give Me All You’ve Got! On a recent vacation, our family rented a pontoon boat on a crystal clear lake surrounded by the beautiful North Carolina mountains. We added a little excitement to the

Intentional Living
Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:15-16 Oftentimes, when my husband and I spend a

Rooted in Love
Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. Ephesians 3:17 My husband and I recently

Nuggets of Wisdom
Yesterday was my 50th birthday and I received a new Bible as a gift I had requested, from my husband. I feel differently about this Bible than any one I’ve received in the

Far from God
What comes to mind when you hear the phrase, “Far from God?” You may think of someone living in bold rebellion….someone seemingly unaware of the guilty stain of sin on their life and