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Claire, Elisabeth, Ginger, Julie, and Rick share thoughts from the heart to the heart

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Living with Purpose – Passion

Have you ever thought about why people do what they do?  Why do you do what you do?  There is probably an underlying desire that motivates you to action.  This is commonly referred to as passion.  Passion cannot be manufactured… Continue Reading →

Living with Purpose – Humility

You were created by God on purpose for a purpose.  What percentage of people would you say are fulfilling their God given purpose?  Do you believe you are fulfilling your God-given purpose?  The first step in realizing your purpose is… Continue Reading →

Shining Through Adversity

It’s been said that the true character of people is revealed by how they handle adversity.  How do you respond to difficulties?  Thomas Paine realized the seriousness of adversity as he rallied the colonies during some of their darkest days,… Continue Reading →

Are You a Grateful Person?

I have just returned from an overseas trip.  It’s always an adventure to experience other cultures as you meet new people and see the world from a different perspective.  As you travel overseas you realize there are many aspects of… Continue Reading →

How to be Fruitful

As we enter a new year a common desire is that we want our lives to be fruitful.  We want to be productive and make a contribution to those around us.   In John 15 Jesus gives a beautiful picture of… Continue Reading →

The Top Ten of 2012

Here is a list of the top ten blog posts as determined by you the reader: 10. Lost Something in Translation 9.  Surprised by Grace 8.  Comforts Zones and Learning 7.  Nuggets from the Summit 6.  The Little Book of… Continue Reading →

How Can I Develop Resiliency In My Life?

All of encounter adversity in our lives – no one can escape it.  What causes some people to bounce back from difficulties while others become overwhelmed?  The dictionary defines resilience as follows, 1.  The power or ability to return to… Continue Reading →

How do I Respond to Evil?

The horrific school shooting in the small town of Newtown, Connecticut seems inconceivable.  How could someone kill young children?  The sad reality is that evil knows no boundaries.  With prescient insight Dostoevsky in The Brothers Karamazov reveals this truth.  The… Continue Reading →

Choosing to Give Thanks

Cicero has said, “A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all other virtues.”  We often consider our circumstances as the basis for our thankfulness.  Therefore, if our circumstances are going well then we can… Continue Reading →

Disappointment

All of us have experienced disappointment in our lives – it’s part of the price we pay for living in a fallen world.  Yet, it is still painful and frustrating.  This week I have faced a major disappointment and I’ve been pondering, “How could… Continue Reading →

Experiencing God’s Rest

Would you say that your life is characterized as restful?  In our frenetic 24/7 society you may even wonder if it’s possible.  Take a look at this tremendous promise from God’s word, So there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of… Continue Reading →

The Danger of a Hard Heart

The writer of the book of Hebrews relates a somber warning from Psalm 95, Therefore, just as the Holy Spirit says, “TODAY IF YOU HEAR HIS VOICE, DO NOT HARDEN YOUR HEARTS AS WHEN THEY PROVOKED ME, AS IN THE… Continue Reading →

A Work in Progress

What is your attitude toward people who frustrate you?  Admit it – there are people in your life who seem to have the not so spiritual gift of frustrating you.  Regardless of your best efforts they have a propensity to take the… Continue Reading →

Truth or Lies

Robert S McGee in his book The Search For Significance: Seeing Your True Worth Through God’s Eyes reveals how to address emotional struggles associated with one’s self-worth.  He describes a challenge many of us face that he calls Satan’s lie.  Satan’s lie is the… Continue Reading →

Know God – No Fear

This morning I was reading Die Losungen which is a devotional in German.  Today’s Old Testament verse is a great promise to those facing challenges, “Ich bin der HERR, dein Gott, der deine rechte Hand faßt und zu dir spricht: Fürchte dich… Continue Reading →

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