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I Listened, She Listened, We Choose…

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Posted on February 19, 2013 by teri
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I listened to my eleven year old daughter as she cried in frustration because she doesn’t “fit in” at school. I sat in front of her open closet as she pointed out all of the clothes she felt she could … Continue reading →

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In a Deep Fog

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Posted on October 17, 2012 by teri
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It’s been a quiet month on this blog but it hasn’t been a quiet month in my heart. There is a cacophony of sounds bouncing off those beating walls. Sounds of repentance, forgiveness, healing, conviction, grace, mercy, recovery and redemption. … Continue reading →

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Cross Country Star at Age Ten

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Posted on September 4, 2012 by teri
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My fifth grader started cross country this year. I admit, I was excited for her. I ran cross country in high school and still run. We ran together a little this summer and I could see some talent in her … Continue reading →

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I Bought a Backpack…

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Posted on August 2, 2012 by teri
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I bought a backpack for a homeless man. He sat outside the drug store while fear sat in my heart. Fear that I was about to walk past who Jesus esteems as the least of these and turn the other … Continue reading →

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If Only & Would

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Posted on July 10, 2012 by teri
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The other day I was at a beauty supply store and I overheard this conversation: Customer: I’m looking for some anti aging products. I was thinking of trying retinol. Sales Person: You have to be really careful with retinol. You … Continue reading →

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Forgive Me for Asking for Strength

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Posted on July 4, 2012 by teri
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Forgive me Lord for asking for “extra” strength today. I woke up early to run in hot, humid weather and now I’m beat. I have a whole day ahead of me, two sweet girls to parent and I’m tired. Forgive … Continue reading →

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Selectively Teachable

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Posted on June 14, 2012 by teri
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A few months ago I helped a dear friend edit her book. I went through it before she sent it to her real editor and I learned a valuable lesson. I’m not a real editor. I can pick out a … Continue reading →

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