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  by Coach Debbie   “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!  All this is from God…“ 2 Corinthians 5:17-18a (NIV)     Now reread that 3 more times.  Let it sink in.  Emphasize different words.  God's Word is LIVING and ACTIVE.     EXPLANATION: To be “in Christ” means that we have made the step to believe in Jesus as our Lord and Savior who died on a cross for the forgiveness of our sins so that we may enter into relationship with Him, both on earth...

  “But the Lord said to her, ‘My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details! There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her.’” Luke 10:41-42 (NLT)I have many cherished childhood holiday memories.  One of my favorite things to do was to pin the next ornament on the tree Advent tree my Great Aunt had made me.  Counting the days to Christmas was so fun…. and it took FOREVER to arrive.Funny how things change as we become adults and parents.  Almost EVERY SINGLE MOM I talk...

by Coach Debbie      Go lock yourself in the bathroom and get a mini break from your kids real quick.  Let’s peer into God’s Word (don’t rush as you read):   Acts 27:13-26  THE STORM "When a gentle south wind began to blow, they thought they had obtained what they wanted; so they weighed anchor and sailed along the shore of Crete. Before very long, a wind of hurricane force, called the “northeaster,” swept down from the island.  The ship was caught by the storm and could not head into the wind; so we gave way to it and...

During a recent church service I had to fight tears.  You know, the embarrassing kind, where you sob uncontrollably?  The piano played and my heart was so moved.  

It’s hard to believe how fast time flies.  Looking at my kids and how much they have grown over the past several months I am literally BLOWN away.  That said, there is no shortage of hysterical memes talking about 2020 feeling like 26 years.  It’s kind of like that “the days are long but the years are short” thing.  This too shall pass.   In recent weeks, I’ve been reflecting on the events of 2020 and how memorable they might be.  More so, I’ve thought about the parts for which I am incredibly grateful.   The book of James teaches...