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Laying Down Ideal

Years ago, I did an exercise called "laying down Ideal", where I was asked to lay down the ideal version of myself. It was so powerful I have never forgotten the takeaway lesson that I received from God. I am human and because of it I will mess up, I will fail. That...

Seeking Identity Finding Jesus

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Are you searching for the things that will make you whole? There was a time I was seeking identity and found Jesus. I thought being married—or having kids—would make me whole. But I found out Jesus is the ultimate hole filler. While I was seeking identity, I found...

God Has a Purpose for Your Life

In Pursuit of Purpose

Do you remember the children's book The Very Hungry Caterpillar? It depicts the story that a Caterpillar ate and ate and ate until he was full. Then, he built a cocoon and stayed in it for days. After a little while, the cocoon burst open, and a beautiful butterfly...

Teach Me How to Celebrate My Identity

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Inclusion, equity, and diversity is needed in our schools, homes, and community. When done successfully, we teach children how to celebrate their identity. According to the article “Racial Identity, Academic Identity, and Academic Outcomes for Students of Color,”...

Meet Me in the Water: A Devotional

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"Swimmers take your mark", calls the announcer from the loudspeaker. Beeeeep sounded the buzzer. I dove into the water and glided effortlessly until I took my first stroke. Coming up for air in a fluid motion of succinct breathing, arm strokes, and kicks. I kept a...