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Ramsey

Heather — Mon, 01 May 2023 08:00:34 +0000

While our hope at the start of the year was to experience the completed side of restoration – the smiles, the satisfaction of completed goals, the rekindling of relationships – we instead found ourselves at the beginning of the restorative journey – the breaking part.

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What Can I Start Restoring Today?

Heather — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 08:00:06 +0000

Over the past couple of weeks, Eric and I have made various small changes to our lives and every so often he will whisper, “restore.” When he does, I feel a sense of hope and excitement about what is to come and that is a welcome change from the dread I feel when I watch…

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Forgiveness and Restoration

Heather — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 09:00:14 +0000

As our year of restoration continues, I find my mind repeatedly thinking about all the opportunities we own to seek and find restoration. Pondering the beauty which comes from restoring a lifeless work of art back to its pristine form makes something as simple as cleaning the house feel less tedious. Let’s restore our home…

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Love and Restoration

Heather — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 09:00:16 +0000

For as long as I can remember, Valentine’s Day has evoked some sort of emotion for me. As a child, I loved red and pink decorations everywhere (and still love it now), handing out and receiving Valentine cards at school, and especially the Valentine’s Day party complete with so many sugary treats. As a teenager,…

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A Year of Restoration

Heather — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 09:00:50 +0000

Many wise folks have warned that time goes by faster with each passing year. Now that I am increasingly approaching the realm of aged wisdom, I can wholeheartedly agree with their sentiments. Time on earth is finite and we only have so much of it to accomplish our goals, to grow in our faith, to…

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An Intentional Fresh Start

Heather — Mon, 26 Dec 2022 09:00:33 +0000

Although nothing magical happens between December 31st and January 1st, the new year gives us all an opportunity to take a deep breath, shake off the mental clutter of the previous year, and embrace the blank slate of a brand new calendar year.

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Fifteen Pre-Christmas Activities to Enjoy Together

Heather — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 09:00:21 +0000

Like anything else in life, Christmas can come and pass or we celebrate it with intention. All too often we get caught up in the preparations and forget to breathe, enjoy, and bring cheer to others. Consider some of the following pre-Christmas celebration ideas...

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Should I Get Married? (Preparing for Life’s Winter)

Heather — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 09:00:05 +0000

Reviewing the last several decades, marriage is on the decline. Marriage is not valued the way it once was in society, and both men and women (though more men than women) are choosing to avoid marriage. Why? There are several reasons, but one significant cause is that

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Intentional Empathy

Heather — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 09:00:13 +0000

Are you like my husband or like me? Do you have to work hard to understand what your partner needs or do you have to show patience towards your partner when he or she does not seem to understand your needs? Either way, there is some work to be done.

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Being Thankful in Difficult Times

Heather — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 09:00:14 +0000

If you are struggling to feel grateful or if you feel alone while being bombarded with happy social media from others, it is okay to feel that way. There are many out there who can relate to what you are experiencing. However, dwelling on what we lack always leads down a dark path. We can acknowledge who we miss and what we miss, but then we need to intentionally press towards God and actively discover reasons to thank Him – and, there are many.

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