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Go Together

You’ve heard all of them. Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor:If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone?Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly ... Read More about Go Together

Moments of Monotony

Monotony – things we do over and over again. Not always by choice. Sometimes by necessity. Think: feeding your children, going to work, regular exercise, or putting gas in your car. Sometimes our lives feel like a long string of “regular” activities. Whether we choose them or they’re simply necessary for survival, we can get caught up in the monotony of it all and miss the magic in the ... Read More about Moments of Monotony

One More Step

I recorded two podcasts this week for Planting Roots’ Deeply Rooted Podcast. One podcast was with three women in uniform and the other was with four military wives (two being veterans). We talked everything from careers to marriage and a million things in between. As much as these discussions were designed for encouraging and equipping military women and wives who have yet to hear them, I have ... Read More about One More Step

Close Your Eyes

Can you see? Stand with your feet about shoulder width apart on a flat surface. Close your eyes. You’ll feel your ankles and feet adjust as you work to balance. It’s an uncomfortable for most of us. For some, though, the lack of sight actually helps them see better. We rely so much on what we can see to find direction, keep our balance, understand our surroundings, and communicate – you ... Read More about Close Your Eyes

Past Positivity

I’m so over it. Scrolling through my news feed, I see this idea of “positivity” more and more, and I like it less and less. Don’t get me wrong, optimism is my middle name. I can truly find the silver lining in the darkest cloud, but positivity is not what we, as Christian, are about. It’s like we’re trying to talk ourselves into happiness or peace in the name of self-care, trying to create our ... Read More about Past Positivity