Living with “no regrets” is actually living without reflection. Which, thinking about it that way, makes living with no regrets less of the courageous act we make it out to be.…
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I used to think that the goal with emotions was to find a way to always be happy. No sadness, no anger, no emotional fluctuation at all, solely happiness. I think this was partially construed because I am a recovering emotional avoider. So, to think that health was actually leaning…
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My husband and I recently flew out to Denver for a weekend to attend a church conference. Being outdoorsmen, we just could not pass up an opportunity during our free time to do some hiking – one of our favorite outdoor activities. We took a short drive up to Boulder…
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Prayers of lament can lead to a rebirth of hope. But are we comfortable with lament?…
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“Jesus wept.” For such a small verse, it is packed with a heavyweight implication for how we can strive to interact with our emotions.…
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There’s a popular phrase “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” In other words, when things just don’t seem to be going that well, make the most of it. That is definitely easier said than done. There are times in life when it feels like you are playing a game…
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About 4 months ago, I sat in the coffee shop at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art during a Bible Study and I found myself crying. I was looking at Gates of Paradise, specifically the section that shows David severing the head of Goliath. I was holding my newborn son, overwhelmed…
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The trees are full of buds and the birds are singing. Spring is making its big appearance for 2022. As Spring comes flooding in, I think it's about time for a walk.…
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