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Are You There God, It's Me...Stephani

As a child growing up in the 70’s and 80’s, Judy Blume was a favorite author of mine. She wrote dozens of books, but perhaps the most...

Letting Out a Big Sigh

My husband and I will celebrate our 30-year wedding anniversary next month. It is so hard for me to believe that 30 years have passed...

Use the Dang China!!

I have a confession to make. I am probably the least risky person I know. In fact, taking risks feels terrifying to me. I like the...

Let's Get Some Rest

It seems that as we grow older, many of us struggle to fall asleep or stay asleep – so we may go through many days not completely rested....

Ugh...I dread it!!

Have you ever really dreaded something? Maybe it was a difficult conversation you knew you had to have. Or maybe a medical appointment...

What's in Your Basket?

I bet you’re familiar with the story. In fact, it’s the only one of Jesus’s miracles that is recounted in all four gospels. You may be...

How I Knew it was Time to Quit My Job (10 Big Questions I Asked Myself)

Almost one year ago, after a long period of questioning and floundering, I made the difficult decision to quit my job just a few years...

How Much Does the Thought Count?

Over the past several weeks, we have been giving thought to overall health and considering our “heart, soul, mind and strength.” If you...

How Can I Develop Strong Spiritual Disciplines?

Over the past two weeks, we have been giving thought to the “soul” quadrant as we more closely consider our overall health in the areas...

How Do I Know God's Purpose for My Life?

Over the past few weeks, we’ve considered overall health in the areas of heart, soul, mind and strength. If you missed any of the...

The Power of Attitude: Five Tough Lessons Learned from Jonah

It seems that every time I read through the short book of Jonah, I notice something new that I missed before. As a child in Sunday School...