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The Kind of Encouragement You Don’t Want

There is a downside to the fact that God wants what is best for us: He is willing to do whatever it takes to get us to cooperate with His plan.  If you subscribe to the concept of free will, then God is never going to force us to do anything.  But He will...

A Penny for Your Praise

In case you've ever wondered, the key to winning my affection is to praise me a whole lot.Like a puppy in obedience school, my tail wags, and I jump up and down uncontrollably anytime anyone throws a compliment my way.  Since childhood society has been teaching...

Overcoming Weariness With Ice Cream

Sometimes I am tired.I am not talking about the I-need-a-nap kind of tired.  I am talking about the I-don't-have-the-emotional-energy-to-do-life-another-second kind of tired.  Weary.  Spent.  Done.When I'm feeling this way, my solution is a...

Extreme Makeover: Kelly Levatino Edition

Since January 1st of this year, God has been jack-hammering away in my life.  I guess He finally got tired of letting me operate out of my baggage.  He wants more for me.  And, clearly, I wasn't going to pursue that willingly with Him.  So five and...

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