Magical Memoir Moments

Sabbath: A Challenge to Truly Take a Break

Every Sabbath is a New Beginning. But we don’t always take the gift it offers. Today can be different. My New Beginning today is to do no blogging. In fact, I am not going to check email, Facebook, or my blog all day. I’ve written this post in advance so that I could try a…

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The Power of Vulnerability: Admitting My Ambition and Fear of Pride

One of the themes I heard from the pulpit during my Mennonite childhood was called “nonresistance.” We read texts like these: “My strength is made perfect in weakness.” II Corinthians  12:9 “Perfect love casts out fear.” I John 4:18 Keep these texts in mind as you watch (or possibly watch again) Brene Brown in her…

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