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Thursday Thoughts: Why Lifting Your Gaze, Can Change Your Perspective

July 31, 2017 by Stephanie 3 Comments

I lift up my eyes to the hills– where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip– he who watches over you will not slumber; (Psalm 121:1-3) As we move about this world, it becomes all too easy to […]

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How a "Cranky Man" Opened My Eyes to Divine Interruptions

March 7, 2017 by Stephanie Leave a Comment

His presence in the doorway, caught me off guard.  Normally, I observed him shuffling up and down the hallway with his walker. ”  During my visits to my grandmother’s room in this assisted living facility, this elderly man and I routinely passed each other. Often, his facial expression spoke of anger and his sharp outbursts to […]

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How I Found Peace Living in the Not Yet

January 31, 2017 by Stephanie 2 Comments

Sometimes, life leaves your brain full and your mouth empty.A season of life two years ago encompassed one of those times for me. The thing is-these seasons don’t just end with a nice and tidy resolution. They don’t leave us with an instant epiphany of profound theological insight. Rather, we are left with a reminder-:spiritual, […]

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When my first child was born 20 plus years ago, I envisioned taking just a few years off from my role as Pastor of Youth and Family. While that didn’t exactly unfold as expected, God used my gifts and skills in other ways. Read More…

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