What Didn’t Move
As America approaches its 250th birthday, I’ve found myself thinking back to 1976—a year of celebration, constant change, and a quiet search for something steady. This is a story about the houses we lived in, the friendships that held, and what I came to understand about home.
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A Valentine’s Day Lesson in Love and Divine Provision
When a surprise singing telegram showed up at my office on Valentine’s Day, I was reminded of my husband’s love and God’s perfect provision – and the ways they both ‘dress me’ for life’s surprises.
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The Godwink That Reminds Me God’s Got This—and He Gets Me
My newest fun fact reminds me how well God knows me and loves me–and how creative and powerful he is to make all things work together. In the midst of hard times, I find comfort in what he’s done before.
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Full Circle: A Surprise Encounter with a Familiar Face from My Past
A surprise encounter with Mike Sorgius, a familiar face from my past, brought back memories of faith, friendship, and life-changing experiences at UF.
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The Healing Power of Rest: Lessons from My Mummy Wrappings
My husband says I look like a mummy with all the splints I wear at night for arthritis in my hands. He’s not wrong, but I’ve discovered resting is crucial for healing, both physically and spiritually.
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The Impact of Friendship on My Workout Routine
The narrator expresses deep sadness over her workout partner Connie’s absence at the gym. Their long-standing friendship, forged through shared fitness experiences, highlights the emotional void left by her departure.
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Mugs, Misses, and Getting It Right
A simple mug with the phrase “You don’t look a day over fabulous” inspires self-acceptance in the narrator as they navigate aging and health challenges. Ultimately, the mug becomes a poignant symbol of resilience and familial love, appreciating life’s milestones.
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Frog Leaps and Life Lessons: Embracing the Native
The author humorously recounts a morning encounter with a toad, discussing the significance of an invasive species of frogs in Florida and drawing parallels to spiritual life and the necessity of eliminating sin to thrive in righteousness.
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Unpacking Life’s Baggage: A Journey of Faith
The author explores the challenges of traveling light, both physically and spiritually. They reflect on their packing habits, emphasizing the need for accessibility and simplicity, while paralleling this with their journey of faith and emotional burdens.
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Nine Words That Changed My Life Forever
The author reflects on a poignant moment with her late husband, Bill Olson, who urged her to remarry if he died. Despite the pain of his illness and eventual passing, those words eventually empowered her to find love again. She cherishes their shared memories and honors his influence in her life.
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My Epic Struggle to Free a Samsung Phone from Carrier Jail
Here I capture a frustrating ordeal resolving my husband’s phone issue, from conflicting advice to lost data. It took multiple days — and intense emotions — despite seeking help from multiple parties before Mint Mobile finally unlocked this Samsung phone. But, of course, I learned something deeply spiritual from the process — a lesson I…
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Some People Have White Coat Syndrome; It’s TSA That Makes Me Nervous
I’ve become a frequent flyer because of my job, and I’ve become a frequent friskee (one who gets frisked) because I fly frequently. All I wanted was to prove my innocence once and for all. But I failed.
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Don’t Miss the Significance of This: He’s Right There Right Now
It was a morning prayer God answered so instantly I almost missed it — but I captured it in a blog draft (and working title) that helped me remember something even more significant.
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This Is How a Lost Leg Led to Finding True Love
The story of the ultimate matchmaking feat of all time — two ‘happily ever afters’ joined in one weekend. And all because of a missing leg. It only cost Adam a rib to get his mate.
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How I Found Relief from a Nagging Colleague and Took Control of My Workday
Sometimes the thing that is driving you crazy is more controllable than you thought. Or could be. It’s up to you.
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I’ve Learned My Helplessness Can Be a Good Thing
I know I need to be fully reliant on God’s strength to live as a Christian each day, but I haven’t mastered being “well pleased with weaknesses.” Maybe my hand — recovering from surgery — can help me with this.
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This Was a Meal That Changed My Life Forever
It was a cheeseburger (and fries) that led to paradise — in Jesus — for me and those whose lives have been touched by my love for my Savior.
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In Case You Missed It, Too: God’s Grand Invitation Is All-Inclusive
God’s grand invitation to all who would choose Him is all through the Old Testament, too. It isn’t an exclusive party for one genealogy.
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Using Your Core Isn’t Just Physical; It’s Healthy for Your Spiritual Life Too
King Asa started his royal reign strong in the Lord but ended by relying on himself. He’d forgotten his forever need of God, his core strength. I often forget, too.
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Customer Service Matters: It’s Why I’m Leaving My Ford Dealership
It took a less-than-stellar customer service experience to make me recognize how easy it is to put my trust in unworthy things.
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