Category Archives: Self-Improvement

Balancing Humor and Gospel Sober-Mindedness

Posted on February 5, 2019 by

I love to laugh, be silly and spread humor and ridiculum. It gives me great joy to discover or think up something funny and share it with others. If it makes me laugh, or smile, I figure it might do … Continue reading →

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Traveling New Zealand: South Island Majestic Beauty

Posted on January 20, 2019 by

The first two weeks of 2019 found my husband Mike and I taking a road trip through the stunningly beautiful South Island of New Zealand. The how and why of our ending up there went a little something like this. … Continue reading →

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Update on Running Mileage Goal

Posted on December 29, 2018 by

At the beginning of 2018, I wrote a post outlining my plan to run 500 miles during the course of the year. As of 12/29, I have logged 505* miles! Extremely pleased to have completed one of my goals for … Continue reading →

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Personal Reflections from 2018

Posted on December 27, 2018 by

2018 was a year like no other. Please disregard the fact that can be said about most years. 🙂 This year was unique; this post will explain why as well as a rare backstage pass into the reflections and lessons … Continue reading →

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To Emote or To Reason: A Primer for Biblical Thinking

Posted on December 19, 2018 by

“We are living in a time where people hear with their eyes and think with their feelings.” – Ravi Zacharias In a YouTube/social media driven world, the way we communicate and think has been turned on its head from ages … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Prayer

Posted on December 6, 2018 by

This post is for anyone like me, who sometimes struggles to not only get into the Christmas spirit but fight through the cultural holiday distractions to focus on the meaning of Christmas. This is a prayer I will pray often … Continue reading →

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Theology of Gratitude

Posted on November 21, 2018 by

As those of us who are fortunate enough to reside in the United States of America prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, we find a seasonal opportunity foisted upon us to reflect upon the blessings we have in our lives. Those things … Continue reading →

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An Easy Way to Keep Your Boss Happy

Posted on November 19, 2018 by

I’m willing to assume that most people who report to a boss are interested in ways to make sure their boss is happy. After all, when the boss is happy, he is easier to get along with, she may treat … Continue reading →

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On Christian Hypocrisy: A Helpful Way to Identify & Sort Out Unseemly Behavior

Posted on October 28, 2018 by

“Christians are hypocrites.” I’ve heard that phrase uttered many times, often as a stated reason why someone has no interest in attending church or examining Christianity for themselves. To be sure, it is not difficult to find people who claim … Continue reading →

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When It is Time to Replace Running Shoes (A Personal Account)

Posted on October 22, 2018 by

Sometimes I can be slow to internalize things. I might need to learn a lesson a few times before it gets through my skull and into my decision-making process. Pair that quality with a frugal mindset and a hesitation to … Continue reading →

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