Peace is a Person

In my home, we are in a season of weddings beginning with my son’s, and just this weekend attending the wedding of of his college roommate. I had to smile as my husband and I chatted with the groom at the reception. He told us he didn’t see his relationship

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Cup of Empowerment 7/02/12

“Ping, Ping” I said as I played cowboys with my big brother. He was Roy Rogers and I was Dale Evans, with outfits and all, never realizing that someday I would know them! (One of my favorite memories is sitting on barstools in Dale’s kitchen eating cake and celebrating my

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The Joy of His Presence

By Amy Layne Litzelman – “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard.” Psalm 19:1-3 As I write

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Norine Rae

Tending the Garden of Your Soul

By Norine Rae – Summer is here along with the beautiful species of flowers, bushes, and trees offering spectacular splashes of colors that we so love and appreciate about this time of year. Yet with all this flourishing and growth there is the work that comes with trying to keep

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Carolyn Henderson

Something Different: A Community of Independent Thinkers

I know it’s frustrating when people say this to you, but it’s actually a good sign: “No one else has ever had a problem with this.” This tiresome phrase, calculated to squash you down and shut you up from whatever observation you just made, is a subtly manipulative means of

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From Perception to Purpose!

Perception! How do you perceive yourself? Do you see yourself as God sees you? Or do you see yourself as a grasshopper? If you read the last post, you were challenged to look at things through God’s eyes. If you see yourself as He does, so will others. Your perception

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Heidi McLaughlin

Playing Second Fiddle

By Heidi McLaughlin – I learn everything the hard way and this time is was because of burned baby back ribs. My intentions were honorable, but it ended up all wrong. I made a huge batch of baby back ribs; one serving for neighbors that were going through a difficult

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Starting Over…

By Karen DeArmond-Gardner— Dust swirled in the air as I hurried into the women’s courtyard of the Temple hoping to catch a glimpse of the man I heard so much about. As I turned the corner I found him teaching to a crowd. I stood at a distance so I

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Lessons from a Control Freak

By Rita Schulte – I’m a control freak. How about you? The problem is I never realized it. I thought control freaks were the strong dominant type who demanded, manipulated others, and expected A + B to always = C, as long as they were in charge. The problem with

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My Purpose Now

Would You Turn Back the Hands of Time?

By Deb DeArmond – “Would you like to be younger? I mean, is there an age you’d rather be than the one you are right now?” Sarah asked. An afternoon outing with two of my daughter-in-laws turned into a bit of a philosophical discussion. “Not particularly. I like where I

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How To Love Who You See In The Mirror

By Claire Vorster – ‘Sincerity means that the appearance and the reality are exactly the same.’ Oswald Chambers, a teacher of rare insight and expression whose work only became widely known after his death at the age of 43 Do you ever wish that you were better appreciated? There are days

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Jubilee

By Margaret-Ann Howie – “Consecrate the fiftieth year and proclaim liberty throughout the land… It shall be a jubilee for you. For it is a jubilee and is to be holy for you.” Leviticus 25:10-11 Scripture tell us that in the fiftieth year, God commanded that each person was to

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6 Steps to Great Communication

Life & Beauty Weekly: Happy You By Cynthia Hanson for Life & Beauty Weekly You’re bound to disagree with your significant other from time to time, whether it’s about chores, finances or just what movie to see. Fortunately, you can be angry with your honey without worrying that you’re on

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How to Stop Being Late

Life & Beauty Weekly: Happy You By Jennifer Nelson for Life & Beauty Weekly Some people find it virtually impossible to be on time. No matter how important the event, they’re always in a mad dash and get there late — or just under the wire. Sound familiar? Maybe you

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Caregiving
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From Empty Nest to Full House: Preparing for Eldercare

By Laura Rossman – There’s a silent evolution going on for many baby boomer women. The days of the carefree empty nester are disappearing. In its place: the full house (figuratively or literally). More women in their 50s are finding their responsibilities expand rather than contract: elder care responsibilities, continuing

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Relationship Blogs
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Communicate with Care During a Divorce-The Written Word is Forever

During a divorce, communications with your spouse may get heated or even ugly. It has been my experience as a Chicago divorce attorney that most litigants benefit from utilizing guidelines and maintaining a professional tone in their written communications with their soon to be ex. The goals are to minimize

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Maryleigh

Raising Sons and Daughters of Liberty

It would seem our nation today resembles more of the colonies of early America, pre-Independence. Those Sons of Liberty – who dumped tea into the Boston Harbor, Sons of Liberty like Paul Revere who road through the night for Freedom, Sons of Liberty who serve in our Armed Forces today

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A message to the Church and to the church

Wait, if necessary, and read this blog when you have some time to be still and think. This isn’t a quick, light read. I like to do those type of blogs, but sometimes it’s important to take a little more time and think a little deeper. That is the purpose

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Grow Old Along With Me…

Remember Robert Browning’s poem “Grow old along with me! The best is yet to be. The last of life, for which the first was made: our times are in His hand Who saith, k”A whole I planned, shows but half; trust God: see all, nor be afraid.” How do you

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