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The Anticipation of Christmas

I just love Christmastime.  I love everything including the lights, the tree, the music, the parties, the decorations, the gifts, the food, and the anticipation. Yes, especially the anticipation. Anticipation is the expectation of something, the hope that builds...

Advent, A Star, and Adoration

For the past couple of years, our family has begun a new Advent tradition.  We have been reading through the Jotham’s Journey series by Arnold Ytreeide. This year’s advent reading is titled Ishtar’s Odyssey, and it centers around the story...
Woman on a Mission: The Story of Gladys Aylward

Woman on a Mission: The Story of Gladys Aylward

https://pauserenewnext.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/ep2-gladys-aylward.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Spotify | RSSA 20 minute podcast does not do Gladys Aylward’s story justice.  If you enjoy what you hear on this podcast, there are some...
PRN – An All New Podcast!

PRN – An All New Podcast!

https://pauserenewnext.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ep1-intro-podcast.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Spotify | RSSIt’s here!  The first promo episode of my new Podcast – PRN, Pause Renew Next!  I hope you enjoy! Full...

Trials by Fire

At some point in the life of every believer, a trial will come that will test their faith.  With trials come frustration, grief, and desperation.  Maybe in your trial, you believed that if you were faithful God would take the struggle from you, but He...

Provision for Today

I am not a planner by nature, unless it’s for something fun.  I could plan for vacations for hours on end. For normal plans, however, if it’s important, it better go on the calendar, because I do not generally think far in advance.  As a mother...

Courage – Reinterpreting Fear Signals

A few years ago, my husband and I were asked to give a short presentation about our adoption journey during a service at our church. As I sat there, waiting for our turn to speak, I could feel my anxiety rising.  My heart was pounding, and my stomach was tied in...

Mess or Masterpiece?

One evening this week, I found the living room floor covered with toys.  It was late, I had been at work all day, and I was exhausted.  Briefly I considered telling the boys to pick up the toys, but I was too tired to care. So, I planned to do some general...