Category: Encouragement
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It’s the same moon
The full moon was breath-taking last night when I saw it playing hide and seek behind some leafless trees. It took my breath away because it was so low, so gigantic, so faithful, so unassuming. Then, this morning it was low in the sky as I took my daughter to school. We embraced the moments…
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A thrill of hope
A thrill of hope caught me by surprise. I didn’t recognize it at first. It was a beautiful sunset, yes, but I’ve seen them before. But this one was unrelenting, full of saturated color in shades of ochre, violet, gold, magenta, crimson. It cycled through colors in time with breath. Breath in. Breath out. …
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The long night ahead.
She decides between coffee or a small supply of the kids’ favorite cereal. It’s one or the other on her budget. The cereal wins because it is about more than just cereal. It’s a reminder of normalcy. It’s a reminder to the kids that she remembers. It is a small way to introduce a bit…
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Bravery is not a guarantee
Bravery is not a guarantee. Bravery is not a trade for the outcome you desire. Bravery is just the next step you take. We don’t know what is around the corner but the next step must still be taken. It is an exercise in trust, but don’t forget – you’re in good hands. Bravery,…
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Show and tell
Please unpack your lunch. Put your shoes away. I love you. Please put your clothes in the dirty clothes hamper. Use kind words. Your family matters most. Please tie your shoes. Don’t mess with your sister! Leave your brother alone! Jesus loves you more than I do. These are a sampling of the reminders I…
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Stuck on a tightrope
I’ve stranded myself in the middle of a tightrope. Maybe that is where you are now… worn out from maintaining the status quo, but you are frozen in place. Every muscle works at maximum capacity to keep you safe, steady, and stuck. I’ve been there – working hard and doing what should be done, but…
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Where we come from
When I am driving a long distance at a solid 73 miles an hour I often wonder where the cars I am traveling beside are headed. Where are they going? The car with the license plate from Maine – are they headed home or are they just arriving to their destination? I had just…
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The weight of hope
She holds hope in her hand – feels the smooth, comforting weight of it. She carries it with her wherever she goes. It is a gift that was given to her and it is her greatest treasure. She does her best to guard it, to protect it, and keep doubt from tarnishing its glow. Every…
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Be the right person
I was recently the recipient of community in action. I had questions about trying something new and after a few phone calls, too many not-quite-right Youtube videos and articles I found the right person. She patiently listened to my questions, filled in my gaps, and then went the extra mile to help me get over…
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The question that must be answered
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]Each time I stand on the precipice of a gap – between what I know – and what I do not know – I am surprised by the question that must be answered. I thought I already chose bravery? Remember last time? We’ve already been through this. So why,…
