Monthly Archives: July 2010

NO MORE DANDELIONS, PLEASE by Gloria Toti

How dare them. I never planted a single ‘weed seed’ in my yard; not to mention that I’ve never deliberately watered one either. Those wandering exiles are just growing without invitation. They are invaders. What do the soil in my … Continue reading

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Thanking God for A Good Status Update! by Jennifer Riley

You never know what surprises a week will bring. I found myself unexpectedly writing another post for Prize31 and speaking at the Simply You series this coming Sunday. What to write? What to say? I did what modern day procrastinators … Continue reading

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Knowing Our Maker by Jocelyn Gutierrez

Jocelyn Gutierrez recently spoke for our Simply You series. You may remember Jocelyn, she was a Reader Profile in December. I have so much expectancy about how God is moving in our lives and how He is moving in the … Continue reading

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Life Is Not Worth Living by Nita Kuehn

I remember the moment very clearly:  It was early in the morning, just as the sun was rising.  I was on my early morning prayer walk – a survival habit I had developed as the mom of three young children … Continue reading

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It Was a Lie By Pat Stanton

Is it possible to believe a lie and not even be aware of it?  Well, the answer is yes.  I grew up in a church domination that did not ordain women as ministers or allow them to teach from the … Continue reading

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The 1st millionaire I ever met wore Levis. by Tina Poulsen

Here’s the lie I chase out of my head: “My husband’s Dr Poulsen, so I should have.. a newer than 10 year old car, highlights in my hair, a vacation that doesn’t include staying with family or tagging along on … Continue reading

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Sorry I missed your call, but leave me a message… by Anne Zachary

You know how you get that little tug of jealousy in your gut when you hear about a friend or family member getting something you would like to have or do? A brand new home. A spiffy new car. Awesome … Continue reading

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Lost in Labels by Deanna Duncan

As a teen I was obsessed with labels. I would babysit for weeks to have “Coca Cola” emblazoned across my chest.  I would work an entire summer so I could carry a purse with a duck on it.  It was … Continue reading

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