Years ago, a seasoned pastor was faced with a tough decision. This pastor knew whatever choice he made there would be members of his church congregation who disagreed and who would vocally oppose the choice this pastor made. So the pastor prayed, he studied biblical examples, he sought wise counsel, …
The “R” Word
Hang in here with me, okay? Every single time I get done speaking to a group of people about the need for diversity and racial reconciliation in the church, someone asks me -- every single time -- “What can I do?” Sometimes, it sounds like this: “What can I do?” And sometimes, it sounds like …
FORWARD: Guidelines for Our Book Club (with a Linkup Option)
We are one week away from the official, January 15th start of our new book club. Today, I thought I'd share some guidelines, to help give us focus in the weeks ahead. If you've got questions, this is the place to ask them. As we work through the book together, remember you can always come back here …
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Confessions of a (Recovering) Planner-Free, Freespirit
When I worked at the insurance company, someone from the office where supplies were inventoried, would send an email near the end of the year reminding us to order our planners for the next year. I had forgotten all about that, until I began shopping for a planner for myself for 2016. In my …
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Three Guidelines for Living Freely and Lightly
My husband took me to Hawaii for my fiftieth birthday. On the morning I turned fifty, we boarded a plane and headed toward Maui. Ocean breezes, turquoise waters, azure skies, emerald mountains, extravagant sunsets. It was paradise. For the first three days we were there, I marveled at the beauty …
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It’s Going to Be a Winner (and, speaking of winners…)
Hey! Look at us, hanging out together in 2016, with all of its hopes and dreams. This one's going to be a winner! I wanted to be one of the first to greet you, and it makes me smile to know you stopped in to check on me. I've got Pioneer Woman's Perfect Pot Roast in the oven, awaiting the arrival …
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