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How Much Thanks Matters

I nearly remember standing on that shiny car dealership floor next to my dad. I turned to him and said, “Dad, can I?” “If you want this car, you can have it, Kelly.” He said. I jumped up and down and...

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Losing Something or Someone You Love

I lost a brother in Christ today. I so badly wanted him to live. I prayed while he was in the hospital. I hoped from my bedroom. I fought with deep words and loud cries. I believed he would remain on...

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The Huge Mess I Found Myself In

I never knew sparkles could do so much damage… Well, I take that back. . . I did know that sparkles could do damage, which was part of my stress to begin with. I didn’t want sparkles all over my house...

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Is Something Wrong With Me?

Have you ever started a recipe only to find that you are missing one ingredient? This can be frustrating. You don’t have all you need to make your dream dish. You’re left short. You can’t proceed...

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Go with God

“Mom, I don’t want to go outside and get the present out of the car.” My son resisted. It was dark. Taking this action felt scary. Who knows what looms outside in the middle of the night? Who knows if...

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Be Kind to Yourself

Frankly, I wanted to bust out out of the gate this year! I will exercise every morning – perhaps run 2-miles/day. I will connect more with the kids and do all the special projects on their hearts! I...

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Your Invitation to be Shameless & Fearless

(*Stay tuned for the invitation at the end of the blog post…) ___ I shouldn’t have said that. What’s wrong with me? Have you ever wanted to rewind time to take back your words or actions? The second...

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What’s Revealed gets Healed.

The 3rd grade girls in my class played together; I sat on the recess tarmac, twiddling my thumbs. Maybe someone would ask me to play, I hoped. Maybe, I’d be included.  Gaining courage, I got up and...

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A Note From Kelly

I love you all. I SO want to be with you for these two events. I hope you can join me…. These two events are all about — freedom. Freedom from the shame that makes you guilty all the time. Freedom from...

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Defeating the Enemy

Last night, I turned to my husband and said, “I feel like I hate myself.” Wow. These were bold and uncharacteristic words. Why was I thinking like this? Why did I feel so down this day? Why was the...

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Beating Fear

One of the worst things to deal with is fear. Sometimes, I wake up in the middle of the night and what hits me is: What if you’re not eating the right things? What if you aren’t teaching your kids well...

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God Above All Else

Have you ever determined that you want something? I have. I have determined that I want a specific recipe for dinner. So, I do everything in my power to make it to the grocery store for the three items...

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Is Something Wrong With Me?

Have you ever started a recipe only to find that you are missing one ingredient? This can be frustrating. You don’t have all you need to make your dream dish. You’re left short. You can’t proceed...

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Go with God

“Mom, I don’t want to go outside and get the present out of the car.” My son resisted. It was dark. Taking this action felt scary. Who knows what looms outside in the middle of the night? Who knows if...

View Article

Be Kind to Yourself

Frankly, I wanted to bust out out of the gate this year! I will exercise every morning – perhaps run 2-miles/day. I will connect more with the kids and do all the special projects on their hearts! I...

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Your Invitation to be Shameless & Fearless

(*Stay tuned for the invitation at the end of the blog post…) ___ I shouldn’t have said that. What’s wrong with me? Have you ever wanted to rewind time to take back your words or actions? The second...

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What’s Revealed gets Healed.

The 3rd grade girls in my class played together; I sat on the recess tarmac, twiddling my thumbs. Maybe someone would ask me to play, I hoped. Maybe, I’d be included.  Gaining courage, I got up and...

View Article


A Note From Kelly

I love you all. I SO want to be with you for these two events. I hope you can join me…. These two events are all about — freedom. Freedom from the shame that makes you guilty all the time. Freedom from...

View Article

Defeating the Enemy

Last night, I turned to my husband and said, “I feel like I hate myself.” Wow. These were bold and uncharacteristic words. Why was I thinking like this? Why did I feel so down this day? Why was the...

View Article

Beating Fear

One of the worst things to deal with is fear. Sometimes, I wake up in the middle of the night and what hits me is: What if you’re not eating the right things? What if you aren’t teaching your kids well...

View Article
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