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Feeling rejected? We’ve all been there. Some of us more than others but the great thing about rejection is that there are endless possibilities that you can venture to. I recently, was forced to acknowledge something about myself which I’ve been in denial about my whole life; I HATE REJECTION! I was visiting a friend at her home. I spot the invitation plastered on my friend’s fridge. The names of my two friends are printed in elegant script, with a “Save the Date” magnet hanging below. Yet another wedding I wasn’t invited to. Why wasn’t I invited? What did I do…

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Only God can satiate the deepest longings of the soul.  When you’re real about it, where have you been turning to quench the longings?  When the darkness settles, and you’re along with your longing, what do you do about it? We hear well-meaning Christ-followers speaking of turning to Christ alone to satisfy, but what does this actually look like?  When I’m real about it, I admit that opening my Bible isn’t always satisfying.  Closing a door to pray feels like the very kind of work from which my weary soul needs rest.  Listening to a sermon sounds somewhat boring.  So…

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Many people feel trapped in work that provides a paycheck but little else. They find they have little opportunity to use their gifts or do anything that is personally meaningful. Have you reached a point in your life where you know that what you are doing is not enough? Are you at your wits end trying to figure out your calling? Our primary calling is to be in a personal relationship with God. But you may be wondering… “What Should I Do with My Life?” Sometimes our life situations, create a sense of needing to “do something” to find work that fits and…

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While I was out and about last Saturday, I came across a Fall-themed coffee mug that said “Let’s Fall In Love”. Of course I bought it because I love seasonal decorations and the beauty of Fall makes it my favorite season. So I bought it with the vision in mind of drinking warm cocoa or a homemade latte on the patio in a blanket when the leaves start to turn colors and fall. But that inscription made me think about falling in love with oneself and how many women actually do not love themselves. They dislike and may even hate…

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This summer I went on an all girls trip with several of my friends to the Bahamas. I had a ball. I think I can speak for the rest of the group as well and say, “we all did”! It was a much needed vacation considering I can’t remember the last time I actually had a real vacation. It was awesome! Until it was ruined by one of the ladies on the trip. Not just any one of the ladies on the trip, it was my best friend. We have been through so much in the 15 years we have been friends.…

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