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2010: I Mean it this Year. Really.

2010: I Mean it this Year. Really.

I’m never really sure how I feel about New Year’s resolutions. Many years I’ve set unrealistic goals, vague, nonspecific ones or none at all. This year there are a few things I’m determined to accomplish, so I’m going to make a more focused effort.
I’ve failed at:

Organizing 23 years of family photos. An overwhelming task, as [...]

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Right, True, Faithful and Generous

Right, True, Faithful and Generous

For the word of the Lord is right and true; He is faithful in all he does. Psalm 33:4
For the past few months, I have been thanking God for His provision and His faithfulness as Jim searches for a new job. It has been stressful, scary and has worn on us as a family at [...]

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Life on the Balance Beam

Life on the Balance Beam

Lillie Ammann, Writer & Editor, on her blog A Writer’s Words, An Editor’s Eye poses an interesting question about finding the right balance in life. I’m honored that she tagged me for a response, but I’m not sure that my answer will be as meaningful as perhaps Lillie had hoped.

I love gymnastics — in fact [...]

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An Extra Measure of Encouragement

The other day I received a phone call from a friend whose family has also endured her husband’s layoff and months-long job search. She is a person of strong faith herself and she calls me from time to time just to check in, even though I don’t see her much. I’ve been blessed with a [...]

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Faithful

Faithful

For the word of the Lord is right and true; He is faithful in all He does.
Psalm 33:4

Here we are in mid-March and still no job. Back in November, when I first posted about the job situation, (We are OK) I felt confident and sure of God’s faithfulness and care in our need. I knew [...]

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