Category Archives: Friendships

Why this?

This is not the start of some pithy meaningful post about the brevity of life. This is actually a question about personal motivation. Why do you do what you do? Why do you make the choices you make? Why do … Continue reading

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Listen here.

Do you listen? No, I’m not saying this in anger. I’m asking you honestly and kindly. Do you really listen? Do you allow a break in a conversation to ask about the other person, in case they needed time to … Continue reading

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Using 1 Corinthians 13:4-6

Article by Diane Stark from Thriving Family

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Cheering for Cookies

I knew that I was REALLY good at selling Girl Scout cookies, but I always shuddered to think that I could be good at sales. When I took those personality profiles, I took them twice because one of my career … Continue reading

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I can see for miles and miles

I don’t live near any family. And as much as I love the family I have, living apart doesn’t allow us to have the mundane experiences that build relationships. Close, to me, is picking up the phone frequently and asking … Continue reading

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Words

Connect. My word of the year. I was inspired to choose this word and make it my purpose. To make better connections with people. To reach out to others, to listen to others, and to get to know others more … Continue reading

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The Paris Attacks

Our pastor’s daughter is living in France five hours outside of Paris. You can imagine this was on our minds after the attacks in Paris on Friday night. My oldest and dearest friend lives in Belgium. The same country where some … Continue reading

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Simple stuff.

Today I am frustrated, because earlier this morning I had an aha moment, and thought that it was something I really needed to share on the blog. Because it was so pivotal, I was sure I’d remember it. I’m home … Continue reading

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