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He has a plan for your life…

and it’s good.

I’m so glad you’re here.

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the road narrows…
thorn in my flesh…
that time I made a sticker chart…
that time I grabbed the scissors…
purpose over perfection…

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Summer. A popsicle in each hand. Living his best

Summer.
A popsicle in each hand.
Living his best life.
#lifewithtruett

Happy Father’s Day! It hit me this morning how

Happy Father’s Day!
It hit me this morning how blessed I am in the dad department. I have an amazing dad, father-in-law, father for my kids, and Heavenly Father.
All these guys love God, love others, and give and serve to the fullest.
Tears are flowing this morning as I think about my blessings, maybe because I also mourn with some special people in my life who lost their dad this year, or their dad isn’t around. May God’s Grace flow over and around and within them today.

DON’T DO NOTHING. Take one step forward today.

DON’T DO NOTHING.
Take one step forward today. #mintpodcast

Racism and Faith- that’s the latest topic for th

Racism and Faith- that’s the latest topic for the Mint. podcast and it’s available today! Join me and the Reverend A. Colette Rice as we discuss how faith and the Bible can shape our response and help us be part of a solution. This episode is thought-provoking, full of scripture and (of course!) practical. I just know you will love @acoletterice as much as I do- her charisma and joy is a blessing! Head to any Podcast app or click the link in my bio to listen.
#mint #mintpodcast #faith #racismandfaith #practicalfaith #racism #endracism #proverbs31woman #hopewriters #unity #humility #empathy #understanding

Congratulations @aliviabrouwer! You did it! We are

Congratulations @aliviabrouwer! You did it! We are so proud of you... all of your hard work, all of your determination, and all of your persistence really paid off! You graduated with highest honors and two years of college under your belt.
What a special day yesterday was... it started with her whole family (both sides!) doing pics at the school and ended with a quaint graduation viewing party on our deck attended by both sides of the family also. I will never forget watching all of Livi’s grandparents, all her parents, and all her siblings cheer and whistle and cry as her name was announced.
What a cool moment! This may not have a been a “usual” graduation but it was so special and so perfect for her!
You are loved by so many, baby girl. We all can’t wait to watch you spread your wings and fly to California this fall and pursue the dream that has been in your heart since you were three years old!
Way to go, MochaBean!

The gospel tells us to take a position of humility

The gospel tells us to take a position of humility in our hearts- being open to the correction and leading of the Spirit.
That posture of humility helps us to take a good, long look at our own thoughts and actions and make necessary changes.
FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS.
Now is the time to press in and seek the Lord’s wisdom, and help be part of the change instead of part of the problem. I’m starting with me and my family.
#blackoutthesday
#justiceforgeorgefloyd

Like so many others, I am sickened by the events o

Like so many others, I am sickened by the events of the last few days in Minneapolis and I keep wondering what I would have done if I had been at the scene, watching George suffer.
I wonder if I would have been brave enough to step in and interfere with a police officer and try to make him stop?
I wonder if I would I have raised my voice in protest?
Or I wonder if I would I have been scared and just stood there watching out of harms way?
I wonder.
Do you wonder what you would have done if you’d been there?
And it’s got me wondering what I can do to help bring change because doing nothing is NOT an option.
I wonder.
I am by no means an expert, but I’ve spent some time pouring over scripture and I keep coming back to this little verse:
Philippians 2:3-4
Don't be selfish; don't try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don't look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.

Little words with huge meaning: THINK OF OTHERS AS BETTER THAN YOURSELVES.
Not less than. Not equal too. Better than.
Think of others as better than yourself.
What if I loved other people like that? Like they were better than me. What if I...
Looked out for them FIRST.
Served them FIRST.
Made sure they were safe FIRST.
Provided for them FIRST.
Stood up for them FIRST.
What if I really, truly valued the well being of my neighbors more than I valued my own?
What if I spoke up and stood up even when it was scary?
What if I demonstrated that kind of sacrificial love in addition to praying for reconciliation?
I think that would look a lot like Jesus. He gave up his throne and came to earth to love, serve, and die for others. He valued our lives more than he valued his own. And in order to love like him, we need his help- his power - at work in our hearts. Love like Jesus‘ love, the kind that puts others first, is only possible with Jesus. With and only with HIM, we can.
I wonder if I did that- if we all did that- if we valued others more than we valued ourselves, if we could stop senseless acts of cruelty like this one?
I wonder. (Continued in comments)

Today always humbles me... to think that men and w

Today always humbles me... to think that men and women I have never met have given their lives to protect my freedom, and the freedom of every US citizen, is overwhelming.
To the brave fallen, and to all who love them, thank you.

Yesterday... buds. Today... gorgeous peonies. Am

Yesterday... buds.
Today... gorgeous peonies.
Amazing what God and 12 hours can do for a flower! If he can do that with a peony bud, imagine what he can do with a precious child like me or you.
I love how my new yard points me to the awesomeness of God during some really hard health days.
#choosinghope

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