The ‘Coffee With Jesus’ Blog
Hi friends – how do you tend to handle criticism? Last week I received some feedback that I was not allowing people in a certain group time to share their experiences. In the excitement of what I wanted to say, I cut someone off mid-sentence (not cool) and at times dominated the conversation (really not…
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Hi friends! No matter where you live, we are all likely seeing something similar these days: backpacks. Different sizes for different kids of different ages in different schools. My own children would always start the academic year with a light backpack, but get off the bus days later weighed down (almost to the ground!) with…
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Hello friends – last week I was listening to someone share about the struggles she’s had for years in a significant relationship. She desperately wants things to be better but has been waiting for the OTHER person to change. She mentioned how she longs to have this relationship flourish. I felt led to ask “What…
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Hello friends – as I was shopping yesterday, I walked by some boxes of Valentine’s Day candy on a bottom shelf for a quick reduced sale. The heart-centered holiday where we make an effort to express love, affection and friendship seems to now be forgotten with the promise of a new one on the horizon.…
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Hello friends! As we reflect on this past year, we see changes happening all around. Change can be good or not so good for us, yet always represents the end to something. The unknown of what’s ahead can be like a huge mountain in front of us and may bring up emotions of uncertainty, anxiety and…
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Hello friends! The beautiful Summer season has started, and I have something exciting to share: “the old is gone, and the new has come” (this quote reminds me of one of my favorite Bible verses, found in 2 Corinthians 5:17). I’ve recently rebranded my business, and have created a new website where I’m offering a…
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Hey friends! A few weeks ago I was down at the lake, walking through the quiet park area that my now grown children once played in. The thought “an echo of what once was” went through my mind, followed by a sense of deep sadness rising up within. Grief decided to show up for an…
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Hey friends! I have to admit, I’ve had a hard time getting started with this month’s post – there has been way too much clutter filling my mind. Although things in my outside world are pretty good at the moment (living with teens prevents me from saying that life is perfect!), what’s been going on…
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Hello friends – I’d like to share a personal story this month and a helpful tool, which feels timely as we all face grief and loss due to this pandemic. Two years ago, on April 13th, I received a call that my brother Mark had died, by suicide. This traumatic loss was unbelievably painful, and…
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Hello Friends – wow, what a few weeks it’s been. Everywhere we go, we sense the anxiety, fear, and unrest all around. How are you really doing, in the midst of this unprecedented transition? I wanted to reach out and connect – and to encourage you that you are not alone. Hearing this is more…
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