Read more about the article The lion’s share of your time

The lion’s share of your time

When you're at a party or you are hosting a party, if you are like me, you will hang out with those who are your friends. You might greet other…

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Read more about the article I’m a minimalist and don’t need much.

I’m a minimalist and don’t need much.

I'm a minimalist. I don't care for excess "fluff" in my house. Give me the basics. I need clean lines and easy-to-maintain surroundings (remember I need to clean things so…

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Read more about the article It’s never over. A life of continuing education.

It’s never over. A life of continuing education.

It’s never over until it’s over. Just when you think you’ve done enough in one area of your life and won’t have to learn anything new (cue dramatic music), here…

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Read more about the article When plans come together, how to get the bathroom clean
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When plans come together, how to get the bathroom clean

How do you feel when plans come together? I love it when things work out as I think they should. It justifies all the time I spent creating “what if”…

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Read more about the article Now go out, fishermen are meant to fish

Now go out, fishermen are meant to fish

Luke 5:2-6 NLT “He noticed two empty boats at the water’s edge, for the fishermen had left them and were washing their nets. Stepping into one of the boats, Jesus asked…

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Read more about the article First turn at hopscotch, the popular kid is born

First turn at hopscotch, the popular kid is born

How much of our lives is spent in the pursuit of what is popular or to become popular? For some reason, we are wired with an inborn desire to be…

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Read more about the article You have to win a battle to declare victory
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You have to win a battle to declare victory

I wrote a post not long ago about facing the fire. The fires of life can burn hard. In the past, I wasn’t really good at owning up to what…

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Read more about the article No one likes to be excluded

No one likes to be excluded

No one likes to be excluded, left out, or ignored. I'm amazed by the lengths we go to in order to be accepted. Cultural acceptance is the filter we use…

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Read more about the article Listen carefully, learning how to live in the moments that follow
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Listen carefully, learning how to live in the moments that follow

Earlier this year, I wrote this post on how important it is to listen carefully. The lessons in it still feel relevant today. I’ve learned that the hard lessons of…

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Read more about the article Sometimes I don’t want to

Sometimes I don’t want to

Sometimes I don't want to. Really.Have you ever had an assignment and you just didn't want to finish it? Most of us have.We live with extended power cuts. I don't…

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