The world is telling me all the things I should be: thinner, more productive, happier, better. But what if the world has it all wrong? A visit to any number of websites will tell us how to be this illusive better version of ourselves. They insist if you desire it, you can be it (in
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Run Your Race
I was so excited to get together and catch up with a friend recently. We are purposing to make time for one another, even though it’s hard, because we know it’s worth it. I enjoyed our visit, but one little thing left me feeling lousy the rest of the weekend. What I thought the problem
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Faith
When You Want to be Someone You’re Not
I always wanted to be on the worship team. I wanted to stand up there with a keyboard or a guitar and lead people into the presence of God. Actually, that sounds a lot holier than it really is. Here’s the truth. I wanted the part. If church were a movie, I wanted to play
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Finding Joy in a Simple Calling
The idea of a 4 word calling can feel anything but simple. Sometimes it seems easier to accept the idea of big, grand plans and purpose than to walk out your anything for God in small steps. Big feels like a celebration; small feels, well, small. Embracing the idea of a big calling feels like accepting a medal at