when you think you could have fixed something that didn’t go the way it could have

I tend to dwell on things of the past which I cannot change. Yes, I realize this is a character flaw. Why would I even think about things in the past, of which I have no ability to change?...

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Plans

I’m sure my lack of planning is largely due to my being “Adaptable” as my #1 Strengthsquest profile shows. And I’ve mentioned the Adaptable thing here before, so I won’t reiterate too much. However... I’ve found that anytime I plan...

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goodbye ’09

I tend to think 2010 will be an interesting year. Lord, prepare me.

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apology?

I’m certainly not the first to witness this... To my brother in-law... “How much do you spend on cigarettes now, $5 a pack?” “A little less than that, about $40 a week. But they’re not as expensive as my inhaler.” “And why do...

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a son’s honor

Last week, I had the opportunity to take my mom to her oncologist appointment. At first, it felt like duty, but then grew into something altogether different. My mom was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma in early 2005. We were living...

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not necessarily just one thing

It’s good to be reminded, that in the midst of several things and even when seeing others hurting, there is peace. Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke...

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Psalm 27

Today is just a Psalm 27 kind of day! Lots of stuff happening around me. At work, on several levels. At church. In the family, immediate and extended. Personally. Spiritually. Physically. Emotionally. Yet, I have a sense of peace. Thanks.

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Dear Mrs. Greiner

It’s been a while since I was in senior English class. I’m not exactly sure how I made the AP class. 2 reasons I wanted AP English, 1). We didn’t have to journal everyday (and here I am, journaling...

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trust

Over the weekend, I felt God telling me that this would be a week where I would need to rely on Him. So, of course, I prayed the “preparation prayer” last night! A couple of specific things... Lots of...

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FRIDAY!

Had a good (yet interesting) “last” (HA!) at Tabor last night. We wrapped up the session at about 1:30am and I got out of there at 2:15am which put me home at 4:30am. With kids sleeping everywhere. So a...

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