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5 Truths about Living in the Presence of I Am

In 2017, it's hard to believe God is the same one who showed himself to Moses. Life circumstances lie to you about who God is. But He's still the I AM. Here are 5 truths about living in His Presence in...

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Inspiring Stories: Stacey’s Story

Friday I posted The New Normal: 8 Tips for Working Moms at Not Alone Mom.   It is my greatest privilege to share Stacey’s story of love and grace.  She has walked many paths familiar to women – loss of...

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Why Raising Children Is Really About Letting Go

Today I’m posting an article at Not Alone Mom on the process of releasing our children.  Last year at this time, I wrote the following post as my daughter came home from college only to turn around to...

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Inspiring Stories: “Loving the Kids”

This post is written by my daughter. For the prelude to her story, read here. It’s taken nearly a year to heal my broken heart—to relive the rich memories with a song rather than sorrow lacing my...

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Oh How He Loves Us: Guest Post

By Kristin L. Nelson There are no words to describe the depths of God’s love for us.  His love is more powerful than any of us could every fully know.  His love is strong, yet tender.  He is the mighty...

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PG-13: Why The Church Has Failed These Children

Foster children are the voiceless children in America. They are the ones we have failed.  As I talk to adults who lived in foster care as children and as I look in the eyes of children pulled from one...

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Lessons From A Thing Called Grace

“I struggle with it,” she said, looking me in the eyes. She was struggling with judgment, but also with grace. I’ve wrestled with judgment and grace. Have you? Judging others when they broke rules you...

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Your Great Reward in Times of Waiting

Do not be afraid. I am your shield, your very great reward. Genesis 15:1 God promised He would make Abram into a great nation. He told Abram He would be his great reward. And Abram was honest with God....

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Pokemon Go: Things Christian Parents Should Consider

If you’ve been on social media or watched the news at all this week, you know about the new game Pokemon Go. It’s a virtual reality game on smart phones designed to get gamers out of the house and...

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Inspiring Stories: Stacey’s Story

Friday I posted The New Normal: 8 Tips for Working Moms at Not Alone Mom.   It is my greatest privilege to share Stacey’s story of love and grace.  She has walked many paths familiar to women – loss of...

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Why Raising Children Is Really About Letting Go

Today I’m posting an article at Not Alone Mom on the process of releasing our children.  Last year at this time, I wrote the following post as my daughter came home from college only to turn around to...

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Inspiring Stories: “Loving the Kids”

This post is written by my daughter. For the prelude to her story, read here. It’s taken nearly a year to heal my broken heart—to relive the rich memories with a song rather than sorrow lacing my...

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Oh How He Loves Us: Guest Post

By Kristin L. Nelson There are no words to describe the depths of God’s love for us.  His love is more powerful than any of us could every fully know.  His love is strong, yet tender.  He is the mighty...

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PG-13: Why The Church Has Failed These Children

Foster children are the voiceless children in America. They are the ones we have failed.  As I talk to adults who lived in foster care as children and as I look in the eyes of children pulled from one...

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Lessons From A Thing Called Grace

“I struggle with it,” she said, looking me in the eyes. She was struggling with judgment, but also with grace. I’ve wrestled with judgment and grace. Have you? Judging others when they broke rules you...

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Your Great Reward in Times of Waiting

Do not be afraid. I am your shield, your very great reward. Genesis 15:1 God promised He would make Abram into a great nation. He told Abram He would be his great reward. And Abram was honest with God....

View Article

Pokemon Go: Things Christian Parents Should Consider

If you’ve been on social media or watched the news at all this week, you know about the new game Pokemon Go. It’s a virtual reality game on smart phones designed to get gamers out of the house and...

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