following Jesus
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The Parable of the Press-On Nails

This past weekend, I helped host a ladies’ gathering at our church. It was amazing! On Friday afternoon, as I was getting dressed, I looked down at my hands and thought, “Girl, your nails!” They looked awful. So, I began digging in my bathroom cabinets, certain I had thrown some press-on nails in a basket Continue reading
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Oh, Be Careful Little Feet Where You Go

A few weeks ago, I was sitting on the back porch with my second cup of coffee in hand. I was practicing His presence, poorly though, I must admit. Struggling to resist distractions, I closed my eyes and committed to stay. Feeling the breeze, I acknowledged the Spirit within me, and my heart calmed. I Continue reading
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What My Toes Taught Me

Beginning in sixth grade, I believed my toes were ugly. It was then, during a tumbling day of PE, that a school custodian, along with my PE teacher, told me that my toes looked like the head of a turtle. And then they laughed. Both of these men were kind. They just had no idea Continue reading