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She used her talents to serve.

11/21/2019

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​“When I stand before God
at the end of my life, I would
hope that I would not have
a single bit of talent left,
and could say, 'I used
everything you gave me’."  
Erma Bombeck



I was left sitting in shock after the phone call, wondering what it would have been like if I could have visited her just one more time.  I spent days reminiscing about the way she asked questions to help equip me for the current task.  Questions that would inevitably prompt me to study, learn and grow  - but, also questions to help me delve into the purpose that God had designed for me, and she gave me the confidence to believe that I was capable of living it out.  I should have been breathing in the goodness of the wisdom I had received from her as well as breathing out a whisper of thankfulness for the God-given gifts she used to pour into hurting people.  But, oh how painful this loss turned out to be. 

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A Sabbatical Re-Entry

9/13/2019

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“Twenty years from now you
will be more disappointed
by the things you didn’t
do than by the ones you
did do.” – Mark Twain



We camped for 21 days.  It was supposed to be what we would call “our sabbatical”. ​

After Brian’s retirement from the police force, and our eventual entrance into more ministry opportunities, we knew we needed a long break.   Not a break from people or places or things, just a break from the usual.  A time to rest after a 32 year career in law enforcement, a time to reconnect and a time to pray about what we’re choosing to say “yes” to during this next season.   We chose camping because it would meet both our need to rest and our need to wander.   


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Can I Be Your Marriage Mentor For A Minute?

8/18/2019

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​“Almost every sinful action ever
committed can be traced back to
a selfish motive. It is a trait we
hate in other people but
justify in ourselves. ” 

― Stephen Kendrick, The Love Dare

Marriage is tough, but it can be so character shaping.  There are times you want to give up, throw in the towel, raise your fingers in a big “W” ‘whatever’, roll your eyes, sigh and walk away.  But, I believe the growth is in the staying.  The choice you make now to stay will benefit you in more ways than just keeping the marriage, it will pour into your maturity in ways you will not be able to comprehend until you are a little further down the road.  You will just have to trust me on this one.  Being mature is so much better than following your whim of chasing “happiness”. 

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The Wisdom of the Chair

7/25/2019

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​“What comes into our minds when we think about God
is the most important thing about us.” 
A.W. Tozer (The Knowledge of the Holy
)


My husband retired recently from a 32 year career in law enforcement.  

There is so much to be thankful for in this season,
it really could have taken its toll on all of us,
but he came out of this type of career fairly unscathed. 
Yes, there were so many scary moments for me, 
but for him, it was always just part of the job.



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Creating a Law Enforcement Spousal Support Group

5/21/2019

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There were so many times during my 30+ years as a police wife that I longed for a "sisterhood" among police spouses.  The officers seemed to have a "brotherhood" of sorts at the department and among their peers which is so crucial to their existence.  But, there were things I needed to discuss as well with someone who may understand the intricacies of this type of "family career".  


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