Blog
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What is my Mission?
When I lose the distinction between my neighbors and my friends, my neighbors in essence become my neighbor-friends. It’s a both/and, not an either/or.
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Creating Margin
How could I have forgotten? This life of missional living right here, right where we live—it’s not supposed to drain me, further max out my schedule, or feel impossible. It’s not supposed to be an…
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Summer in a Picture-Frame: Nos and Yeses
This summer has been a summer of no’s and yes’s—and I’m learning to be more intentional with both. I’m learning to make choices because I choose to, not out of obligation or default. I’m learning…
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Forming Habits: Overcoming the Fear of Starting
Surrendering to the pull of a habit helps me say yes to the things I want to, even when sometimes the no feels easier.
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Why It Matters
Knocks at the door. Steaming food, fresh and delicious, placed on hot pads, spread across the counter. The smells waft through the air, tickling our senses, awakening something within us. Here is home. A safe…
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When Age Differences Bring Us Together
There are so few kids living near us. A tinge of sadness drips through our words. We are less disturbing to our neighbors if we contain playtime to the fenced backyard. They can’t relate to…
