Division…always a bad thing?

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In the past when I thought of the word division or divisive it rubbed me wrong. There is a certain harshness to the thought that people, once united, would decide to divide or head separate ways. I don’t picture a clean break, but one that leaves jagged edges and hard hearts. Recently, there have been

Redeeming Hope

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We went to the beach in October. Fishing is really good then. *BIG smile* Jim went to the pier to investigate what kind of fish were biting and the bait that was working. Pompano were running and the bait of choice is a sand flea. Florida pompano are said to bring the highest price per

Because of people like you…

Friendship

People leave “marks” in our lives.  This poem touched my heart as I reflected upon the special people I’ve been blessed to know, learn from, grow from.  Those who in big ways and in small ways have left me forever changed.  May these words mark your heart like they did mine. Because of people like

Who Needs to Change?

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Do you believe others need to change?  OR do YOU? For years, I thought everyone else needed to change.  I can remember back in 2002 reading Dr. Phil McGraw’s book, Relationship Rescue.  I needed a relationship rescue in a serious way at the time so the book came in handy.  That was the first time

Daily KIP

Daily KIP:  Most of us have heard the popular phrase, “If you keep doing what you’re doing, you’ll keep getting what you’re getting.”  This applies to ALL areas of our lives:  If you want to lose weight, you may need to exercise more or eat less, you need to make changes.  If you want to

Breakthrough Ministries

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We are thrilled to introduce to you our very first “KIP Pik.”  This organization is a perfect example, to us, of what we envisioned when we wrote our overview of How We Are, “Keeping it Personal and sharing your passion could be the start of an organization to help a family in need or a

I Haven't Got a Clue

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One year ago, actually on cinco de mayo, 2009, I was driving alone in my truck heading home from who knows where listening to the radio.  I can recall the day like it was yesterday, especially the feelings I had.  To cut to the chase and be very BLUNT – I was feeling MISERABLE!  I

I said yes, really meant no – am I honest?

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It’s 2:14am and I’m up.  NOT because I want to be, but because I couldn’t fall BACK to sleep after my son slapped me in the face with his hand.  Here’s the deal.  When we got home from our St. Patrick’s Day evening fun with our friends at 9:00pm on a school night, my youngest

Compare

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Why do I do this, COMPARE?  I haven’t written a “long” blog for a couple of weeks now BUT I know that this is what I need to write about.  I know that God is teaching me something here and I thought maybe, just maybe, others could relate to what I’m experiencing. The last couple

Daily KIP: Always do your best – Your best is going to change from moment to moment; it will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick. Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse and regret. ~Agreement 4 don miguel ruiz