From the monthly archives:

December 2009

7 Questions to ask about 2009

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December 29, 2009

One of my favorite things about last year was finding this website. Michael Hyatt–Leading with Purpose. I have learned some priceless and powerful stuff  here about social networking–blogging, twitter and facebook; about leadership and about the book publishing industry. I have truly felt that I have had my own personal leadership coach—virtual—even better–no appointment or [...]

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50 Life Changers of the past Decade.

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December 28, 2009

I LOVE this week of the year. Totally LOVE it. I am sitting in my bathrobe and slippers at my kitchen table. I have a hot cup of coffee and my french doors open to the backyard. I slept until 9am. Honey, who has been up since 5:30 am is cutting low lying palm tree [...]

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God’s Plan or My Plan???

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December 24, 2009

My daughter Julianna and I were watching the movie “Nazareth” the other night when she whispered out loud, “Of all the women in the world, wonder why God chose Mary?” My thoughtless response was “she was willing”. No real contemplation, just an automatic, “wise woman of God”, “Bible Teacher that I am”, kind of thing [...]

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Expectation

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December 22, 2009

How does it happen? One minute it is Thanksgiving and before the dishes are done, it is Christmas. The last month has truly flown by. In fact the entire year is a blur. A good blur but a blur all the same! I have spoken at over 30 events in 18 states this past year [...]

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My Christmas Wish

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December 16, 2009

A few years ago, I hosted a cool Christmas Bible study in my home called “Unplug the Christmas Machine” by Jo Robinson & Jean Staeheli. We started it at the beginning of November and met for 6 weeks. I remember how much that study changed my normal Christmas trends and frenzy. My personal relationship with [...]

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“Bittersweet” Christmas Memories

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December 2, 2009

ChristmasI love the smells of Christmas. Douglas Fir, Pine scented candles, Cinnamon Cider, Turkey and cookies in the oven. It truly is a magical time that is always precious in it’s own way. Every family has those special years of Christmas where everything is so perfect it looks like a Hallmark card. Then there are those years [...]

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