Before my older child was born, I received a book at my baby shower. Although after all these years I can't tell you its name, of the tips and ideas…
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As all of you, I have watched the events over the past few weeks unfold with horror, and I have grieved so many lives lost to hate. I haven’t wanted…
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What does it mean to have a life well lived? What does the culture say? Well, there is the currently popular idea of being true to ourselves, even when that necessitates…
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Have you recently become a leader in a church, non-profit, small group, or other organization? If so, you may be a bit stressed over where to start and how to…
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I have two dogs, both Westies. We've had Libby since she was about 8 weeks old, but Maggie was lost and ended up at our house. When Maggie gets in…
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I’ve endured my share of bad meetings, and since you are reading this, I bet you have too. Why do I hate them? Let me name the ways: boring reports,…
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I recently attended my four-year-old granddaughter’s end of the year preschool program. Each class sang along with two recorded songs accompanied by some motions. (I wouldn’t quite call it dancing!)…
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Sandy Sparks, who is on the BOW board, is our guest blogger today. Although her perspective is from a small church volunteer leading a ministry, her points apply to both ministry roles and everyday life.…
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As I looked at Facebook not too long ago, I noticed that a few longtime friends had gathered at a party. It wasn’t a party that I would have expected…
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This is the 4th post in a series on what to do when we don’t receive direction through the scriptures, God’s character, and prayer. As we continue considering what to do when God seems silent, we…
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