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How Ordinary You Holds Extraordinary Value

By On July 2, 2015

Faith isn’t faith until Jesus is all you’re holding onto. I didn’t think I had much left. I was past my prime. I’m not talking about my age. I’m speaking in Marlon… Read More

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The truth is, everyone longs to be beloved.

Giving Moms Permission To Rest (A Special Podcast with Kat Lee Inspired to Action)

By On June 25, 2015

Rest. It’s not something moms often give themselves permission to enjoy. But, making room for rest and prioritizing nurturing my heart hasn’t just changed my relationship with God.  It’s completely remade me… Read More

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4 Ways To Let Grace In Instead of Guilt

By On June 11, 2015

“real freedom is freedom from the opinion of others. above all, freedom from your own opinions about yourself.”  brennan manning Every day I wrote Finding Spiritual Whitespace, the critical voice in me would… Read More

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When You’re Too Stressed to Pray: God’s TLC

By On May 20, 2014

Sometimes you run out of words. You don’t know what to say and God feels far away. Even though you know you ought to, praying feels like another check box that leaves… Read More

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Living In the Moment When All You Have Is The Here and Now

By On January 30, 2013

I’m not sure where I’m heading. The morning has barely breathed its warmth on the grass.  Winter still blankets the hillside, with tree limbs stretching out and bare, like the arms of… Read More

Long & Weary Traveler: What Is Your Heart’s Prayer?

By On January 7, 2013

  (Psst…  This post was inadvertently published on Sunday for a few moments.  Sorry for any confusion. You can click to comment at the end of today’s post now.  With love, Bonnie.)… Read More

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Resting Through the Fog That Won’t Go Away

By On October 25, 2012

I lay down to sleep at night. And I don’t know what awaits me. Will it be restful sleep? Or will it be minutes ticking away that melt into the next hour?… Read More

{ Unwrapping Love } God’s Love Notes: One Word is All It Takes

By On February 11, 2012

Do you remember a first love letter? I remember mine. I still remember the first time he emailed me. He. emailed. me. My throat gasped in disbelief as my head swam off… Read More

Feed Your Soul :: { Day 29 } Dessert For Your Soul

By On October 29, 2011

On the days you feel nothing is happening in your life, it’s the most delicious time to hear God speak. I love to bake. Probably because I love fresh baked chocolate chip… Read More

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Autumn’s Song: What We Fear & How God Heals

By On September 22, 2011

* I'm Linking Up to Celebrate Angie Smith's New Book: What Women Fear * Do you have a fear you'd like to overcome? Angie's powerful words inspire us to journey through our… Read More

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Give Your Heart Permission To Speak Freely

By On August 30, 2011

In your moments of confusion, do you give your heart permission to speak freely? I smiled, walking towards him across the playground, just a few steps away. I watched his chubby little… Read More

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Spiritual Toppings: Five Principles of Starting New (1 of 5)

By On May 12, 2011

How do you keep faith fresh when you are attempting something new? Out here in Northern California, a new fad has made a home in downtowns and strip malls. Frozen yogurt. I… Read More

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