The joy of the Lord, part 7

More on strength When I was reading part 6 the day after I published it, I kept thinking, I have…

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The Holy Spirit, part 1

Three things Today you’ll read about a three-leaf clover, a book and a cross-stitch. Our new topic, the Holy Spirit,…

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The prayer, part 4

Healing and waiting Today on Choosing Peace, you’ll read about a movie, an injury and a missing ending. We’ll begin…

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The prayer, part 2

The voice of God Sometimes my husband Brandon says, “I’ve got good news and I’ve got bad news. Which do…

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The trauma of perfection: from denial to healing, part 3 of 6

My dad Now that I’ve finally admitted my dad’s emotional abuse, I need to continue to unpack these issues. How…

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The trauma of perfection: from denial to healing, part 1 of 6

The anger letter There’s a saying that goes like this: “Truth hurts.” While that may be true initially, I hope…

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The trauma of child abuse: from denial to healing, part 4 of 4

The invitation, the concern and the wish Truth is the key to healing. I ended the first part of this…

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