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My heart has been distracted this past week. I have three–no, four–no, five major projects I am working on. Planning meetings and emails with colleagues have crowded my day. My own seemingly endless to-do list threatens to choke out any sanity I have left. And because of these distractions, my heart experienced symptoms of anxiety: […]
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Picture hundreds of children dressed in red velvet dresses and adorable red plaid vests running around a room in a church basement. Grownups shout out, “Quiet down! It’s time to line up!” But little boys and girls barely hear the instructions. They’re too busy comparing outfits and Christmas lists. I can pull up that scene from […]
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On Christmas Day at our church, we have a traditional carol-sing. During this time, members of the congregation can request any Advent or Christmas song found in the hymn book. We all love this tradition and look forward to it every year. If no one calls out “What Child is This?” I raise my hand […]
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Today I’m grateful to featured on The Mudroom blog. Here is an excerpt of my article: I saw my chance. Could I do it? Could I get away with two minutes by myself? My two toddlers were glued to the TV screen watching Sesame Street. Maybe I could actually go to the bathroom alone. […]
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The holidays are upon us. I love the smells of pine and mulled cider. The sight of sparkling lights and glittering packages. The sounds of Christmas carols and jingle bells. The tastes of hot cocoa and Christmas cookies. But along with all of these wonderful things, the holidays can also arrive with a ton of […]
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Last week the leaves on my Burning Bush turned from an ordinary green to an extraordinary red. But here is an amazing fact: the leaves were actually red all summer long. I didn’t see the red color until a week ago, but it was there. The brilliant red was hidden beneath the green. During the […]
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Type in “self-help books” on Amazon and you will be met with 194,329 options to choose from. With just a purchase of a book you can be on your way to Overcoming Depression, Learning to Listen, or Overcoming Paranoid and Suspicious Thoughts. Or you can buy a book that will help you to: Achieve Anything […]
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I regret last summer. I always start the short-Chicago summer season with great anticipation. Finally, warm weather! We’ll go to outdoor concerts, do some hiking, maybe even go on a picnic or two. I’ll take some time to do some organizing projects and read a few books on my reading list. It’ll be a great […]
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I used to be a slave to perfectionism. But my friend Nina changed my life. Nina is the mother of six beautiful children. Back when we were both homeschooling our kids, we sometimes got our families together at field trips, at picnics, or at play dates at the park. Nina is a wonderfully creative woman […]
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My friend Gail recently called to tell me the news. She had just accepted a fabulous new position. Her voice bubbled in excitement as she explained that she and her husband had just been chosen to head a national ministry. I gave a little squeal and a big, “Congratulations!” I know this job is perfect […]
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