The beauty of the Bible, part 8

Esther—the cost of silence Today on Choosing Peace you’ll read about a mantra, a music video, math and much more.…

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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 fruit of the spirit, part 2

People-pleasing The longer and closer we walk with Jesus, the more uncomfortable we get wearing our old behaviors. They don’t…

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The trauma of disengagement: from denial to healing, part 2 of 6

All form, no substance Can you think of a toy you received that didn’t cut the mustard? A toy very-actively…

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Traumatic grief, part 2 of 5

Seeing is believing Have you ever caught a preschooler with chocolate smeared all over his face, who declared—most-assuredly—that he did…

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Thanksgiving, part 4 of 5

Happiness and joy I’ve found it challenging to come up with a really good analogy for the difference between happiness…

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Sneak attack impact, part 1 of 2

Seeing clearly The morning after The day after we read Uncle Henry’s sneak attack letter, I awoke at my friend…

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