I saw a man carrying a toddler who was looking around curiously, taking in all of his surroundings. His legs were dangling carefree, which struck me. This child was in the arms of someone bigger than him that he trusted enough that he didn’t feel the need to stiffen and…
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One week ago, I was was in a rollover accident in an ATV. It was the perfect storm of speed, incline, and u-turn, and down the hill we went. Truth be told, I don’t remember it. We were having a blast tooling around, and I remember laughing hysterically and joyfully…
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The Old Testament book of Isaiah is one of my favorite books in the bible. I love that God speaks to Judah and Jerusalem through Isaiah so they know exactly how he plans to save them from themselves. It’s also a beautiful preview of the Good News of the Gospels.…
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When I decided to go into social work, it was based on a deep-seated knowing that I was supposed to make a difference in the lives of others. As a child, when I would be asked the ‘what do you want to do when you grow up’ question, my response…
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At the time of this writing, I am in Salt Lake City, Utah for the Young Living International Grand convention. If you’re not familiar with Young Living, we are the world leader in essential oils. I joined YL in October 2013, and essential oils have remarkably changed my physical health.…
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When was the last time someone asked you how you’re doing and you told them the truth? When was the last time you asked someone how they’re doing and then listened? I’m not talking about a Facebook rant about how miserable your day has been and how you need a…
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If only I were the person the quotes on my office wall/Pinterest board/Instagram feed made me out to be… You know the ones: “Do it Scared” “Chin up princess, or the crown slips” “Dream Big” What if we actually saw ourselves that way and did the things those quotes…
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As I sat at lunch today with a new friend I just met a few months ago, she said, “Are you always so calm? You just have this calmness about you. Just an aura…” She turned her head sideways and squinted a little in that I-can’t-find-the-right-words way. “Um…not always, but…
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