Category Archives: Spiritual Growth

It’s a becoming…

I didn’t wake up one day with super natural faith. I wasn’t just born trusting God, or believing His every word. I remember as a child being curious and confused and afraid and a little doubtful. God drew me in … Continue reading

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Be a Star!

Saints of God will never leave this world as they arrive. We are: sanctified, tried, tested and purified. The idea flows around creating a stable, solid product that will be beautiful and useful. A soul like Jesus’. It’s said believers … Continue reading

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Speak up!

My mom used to say, the best thing about getting older was, “being able to say whatever she wanted to.” I think what she relished was having the courage to speak up and the whiter hair that allowed her to … Continue reading

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Clarity

All year I’ve been feeling a push… push to pray, to fast and prepare. I’m not exactly sure what for, but I feel something is coming. Maybe it’s only for growth in myself and my family, but it’s growing with … Continue reading

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No imposters, No pretenders!

When our children were small it was easy to tell them when and how to be on guard. Correction with protection went hand in hand. We kept them safe! Then they grew up… and we had to trust them to … Continue reading

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Lonely places, hard times

In 1985 I moved to San Francisco alone to dance full-time with their ballet company. Fresh out of high school, my dream was finally coming true. I had trained with them in summers prior, but this would be more permanent.  … Continue reading

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Training my faculties

How I love a good Biblestudy with DVDs and workbook. Hearing  about all the treasure a seasoned Christian found in one of God’s books feeds my soul.  “But solid food is for the mature, who because of practice have trained … Continue reading

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Keeping It Balanced

Working out is essential, my hormonal equilibrium and mood depend on it. Not to mention bone health and muscle tone. But finding the balance is tough! I swing from seasons of running to seasons of weight-lifting… cardio to core-work. Whatever … Continue reading

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Exercise the Will

Everyday I have choices: how long to linger in bed, what to wear, how much coffee to drink, even whether to have a good attitude. As I consider my “to do” list, I can either allow it to overwhelm me, or … Continue reading

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Feed the Soul

Soul food is usually high calorie, high carb, full fat and sweet! Hits all the no-no’s on any diet list, but it tastes good and makes me feel so wonderful at the moment. Now I’m hungry… Sometimes my soul is … Continue reading

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