Focused Action 2025

 • What is the single biggest time-waster in your life, and what will you do about it this year?  The "what ifs" as well as mindless browsing. I erased apps and limited my time on social. I reminded myself of the good things God is doing in the present. • For whose salvation will you pray most fervently this year? My brother Ulisses, several co-workers and friends. • What...

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2024 in Review

 1. What did you do in 2024 that you’d never done before?I participated in my first CrossFit competition. Helped our son recover from spinal fusion surgery.2. Did you keep your New Year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?I eagerly tried. Yes, I will write 2025 goals.3. Did anyone close to you give birth?Yes, my cousin.4. Did anyone close to you die?Yes, my cousin Harley.5. What...

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What I learned this Fall 2024

I wasn't ready for how busy the Fall was going to be. The kids' new school responsibilities truly gave me a taste of how most people live. Until now, we have tried not to overfill our plate. I am learning that sometimes, a plate full happens because of kids' school, extracurriculars, church, friendships, community, etc. Practicing what I preach, I did what I could with what I had. I did not overextend...

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2024: REFLECTIVE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

What did you get curious about? • How the other half lives. How do they vacation? How do they enjoy life? What did you get over? • Regrets about past friendships that went sour. What did you good at? • Finding a way to accomplish things that frustrate me.What did you embrace? • Change. What did you rediscover? • The radio. I love the radio so much. What...

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Telling

 Ordinary people can find themselves in the middle of God's plan. I hope that today, you are inspired to tell others about the story of Jesus, the Savior of the World. Listen to "Telling." Also available on Apple Podcasts.&nb...

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Obeying

 Not every story goes viral on the internet. Joseph definitely did not. What I appreciate about his story is the obedience he displayed. Listen to "Obeying." Also available on Apple Podcasts.&nb...

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Serving

How did Mary make room for Jesus? How can we do the same thing this Christmas season? Listen to "Serving."Also available on Apple Podcas...

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Inquiring

 It's Christmas season, and I am asking myself: how can I make room for Jesus? I want to encourage you to spend this season healthier, happier, more peaceful. Listen to "Inquiring" also available on Apple Podcasts.&nb...

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Sunday Seven

1. Jesus has a way of entering the lives of serving servants. Mary was a young Jewish woman who was serving God as a daughter and as an engaged young woman. Mary made room for Jesus internally and externally. We can do the same thing this season of Christmas. Listen to my podcast for more on the subject: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1dJwdW6RCanQsK9tho3FcW2. "What is God requiring of me this holiday...

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Day 21: 21 Days of No Complaints

   Listen to Day 21Here is what I am proposing: 21 Days of No Complaints Challenge:1. Pray and ask God for forgiveness for being a complainer;2. Ask Him to teach you how to live a life of Thanksgiving;3. Read His book. Start with Psalm 142;4. When you do have a complaint, ask yourself the following:• What is the goal of my complaint? Is it to damage...

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