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In life, there are plenty of moments that bring out the negative, but the real test is whether one can move past discouragement and use it as fuel to ignite kindness and compassion. Ignoring the nasty addressing frustrations with love and understanding. Turning a seemingly negative event into a lesson in building trust. Most of us have moments of frustration, but I don’t let those moments take over my life. I learn from my mistakes, but I don’t linger in discouragement. Think about a time when you have been around someone who lives their life frustrated and stressed…
I am hopeful I won’t allow myself to be boxed in by something so permanent as the word never. When I hear myself use the word, I find myself immediately regretting what I’ve said. I know that all things are possible, and most, if not all, of my “nevers” have been proven wrong. Not only does it backfire on me, but it has also often led to some of my most memorable and cherished experiences. I never wanted to go to college. Yet I have earned a PhD. I never wanted to leave Ohio. Yet I’ve lived…
Spring allows us a beautiful opportunity to push the reset button and start anew. For the past few years, I have been doing the bare minimum outside, while I tended to things that were more urgent and a higher priority inside our home. This past weekend, the yard received a thorough and much-needed reset. Although my body continues to feel the joys of the manual labor, my mind has renewed energy from a weekend of fresh air, task completion, and beautification. The same is true with the inside of our house. Every season provides an opportunity for renewal and…
As I walked into Cooper City Church, I immediately looked at the person who invited me and smiled. Using nonverbal communication, her eyes lit up, telling me, “I told you so.” I flew in for the weekend to spend time with her and Jesus. The weekend did not disappoint, but the highlight was the undeniable feeling of the Holy Spirit as you entered this church. It felt like the Holy Spirit opened the door and greeted us. As we moved closer, it drew us in and ignited inner peace. Every person who engaged with us, I counted five, carried a…