Answers about God
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What If? Answers about God

As women, we like all the answers. Maybe it’s in our DNA. We feel like we should know everything. With all the responsibilities we have as women, it’s no wonder we think we NEED all the answers. This includes needing all the answers about God. We want all our answers

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Spiritual Grit
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Spiritual Grit

Can we compare American Grit to Spiritual Grit? Our family had a few weeks of binge-watching the reality show “American Grit”. This show is somewhat like “Survivor.” Highly athletic teams are pitted against each other, given obstacles and challenges they must defeat in order to survive each round. The team

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A Month of Sundays

My dad was a United Methodist minister so the Sunday mornings of my childhood had a comforting sameness to them. After church, Mom would make a big lunch of comfort food. This was the only meal of the week that included dessert. We never hurried through this meal. We lingered and talked afterwards.

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Done
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You’re Not Done Yet!

Kimberly Rae wasn’t sure what God was doing. She lived overseas and planned to give her life to missions, but sickness kept shutting her down. As the years passed, and doctor after doctor admitted they did not know what was wrong, Kimberly fought discouragement. Surely once she got a diagnosis,

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Developing a Support System
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Developing a Support System

By Christy Girard – There was a time when helping others was a way of life, when parents had an influence on all the children in the neighborhood, when multiple casserole dishes would appear at your door if you had a family event, when you felt good about receiving that

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Give the Gift of Safety This Father’s Day!
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Give the Gift of Safety This Father’s Day!

By Alex Fitzpatrick for GreatCall – Father’s Day is a time to honor all the love, and support Dads give us year-round… this year give the gift Dad wants and needs. As our parents grow older, it becomes increasingly important to keep them connected. Safety should be an ongoing focus

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The Best Yes: Making Wise Decisions in the Midst of Endless Demands
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Discovering My Best Yes

By Joyell Nevins – “Let’s use the two most powerful words, yes and no, with resounding assurance, graceful clarity, and guided power.” Lysa Terkheurst I am discovering my Best Yes. I am learning that saying no to some things allows me to say yes to others, and that there is

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6 Historical Romance Novels Every Woman Should Give a Read
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6 Historical Romance Novels Every Woman Should Give a Read

Whether women admit it or not, they’re all romantic at heart. Irrespective of their age, romance is at the core of all their moods. It may not be the Mills-and-Boon’s type of carnal romance, but the hidden desire of seeing the happily-ever-after-against-all-odds is certainly what they want in every story.

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Finding the Glow of Success
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Finding the Glow of Success

Does Success hide from us? A few days ago, I sat at my desk, sipping my morning fruit and veggie smoothie, and with each sip, I delighted in my favorite Bible verses.   All of them nourished my soul. But when I read this one, the message lingered in my

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Tips on Raising Your Young Grandchild Unexpectedly
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Tips on Raising Your Young Grandchild Unexpectedly

If an unexpected turn has occurred in your life where you find yourself raising one or more of your young grandchildren, you’re not alone.  According to PBS Newshour, over 2.7 million grandparents are raising their grandkids. Whether you’re prepared to raise children again, or you’re facing some setbacks, here are

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good mom
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What I’ve Learned About Being a “Good Mom”

I’ve come to a point in my life that I recognize the qualities of a “good mom” are not necessarily something you are born with or possess easily but is rather a process – learned as you grow and mature with your own children. I have three kids who are

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Mother's Day
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What Your Mom Really Wants For Mother’s Day

When the second Sunday in May rolls around, it’s easy to order flowers, make a brunch reservation or pick out a card and call it a Mother’s Day. If your mom is older, though, she may want something a bit different – including your full attention. As the years go

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Never Unfriended
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On Fear and Friendship

Excerpt from Never Unfriended By Lisa-Jo Baker – The thing about fear is how claustrophobic it is. On days when I feel fear pressing in, everything about my life shrinks. While joy makes me want to throw my arms out wide, throw back my head, and grin into the sunshine

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6 Ways to Live a More Inspired Life
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6 Ways to Live a More Inspired Life

By Rabbi Daniel Cohen – Many women today are concerned that the divide that has arisen in the United states is going to get worse before it gets better, and that there’s nothing they can do about it. The truth is that the answer to the turmoil lies within each

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7 Ways to Find Love Online When You Are a Woman Over 50

Many women become single again after 50. This sometimes happens once the children have left home which can make the sense of loneliness even more acute. Thankfully, your love life has a bright future ahead! In fact, people over 60 are still getting married. Dating at 50 is not like

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Spending time with grandkids
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Spending Time with Grandkids: Activities Grandparents Can Enjoy Anywhere

That relationship between grandparents and grandkids is often something to treasure and it is great to spend some quality time together whenever you get the opportunity. There are plenty of activities that are suitable for the two different age groups to do together, while building a stronger bond and having

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Grace is Greater
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Time to Give Up and Let God

Excerpted from Grace Is Greater by Kyle Idleman A number of years ago I was with my family on a road trip. We had spent hours traveling and pulled into a hotel parking lot around 2:00 a.m. I woke up my wife and kids, and in a zombie state we

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