Category Archives: On my mind

Toviel: The Goodness of God follows me

Years ago when I picked up my pup from the pound, I pondered a variety of names for her. I considered aspirational names – what I wanted her to become, cute names, even just fun names to say. I knew I would be repeating it dozens of times each day. I finally landed on Toviel.…
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Best Hour of the Year: A glimpse of glory

Christmas Eve typically finds our far-flung family back together with my parents. As we sit together at church, filling an entire pew and more, my mom says it’s her favorite hour of the year. Soaking up her family together, her heart is full of gratitude to God for each person and the way they follow…
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Get your groove on

When we make a decision and act, it builds a muscle. When we make it several times, we start to create a habit. After awhile, our decisions aren’t even conscious any more - they come naturally. Those habits become well-worn grooves on our path, helping to guide which way we go. Athletes develop grooves, being…
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No Stumbling, Please

You shall not curse the deaf or put a stumbling block before the blind, but you shall fear your God: I am the Lord. Leviticus 19:14 This seems like such an obvious instruction that I’m embarrassed it had to be said. Who would be so cruel as to trip a blind person? Compassion should come in abundance…
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