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Inner Quietness in the Midst of Busyness

In the brief moments I am awake each morning before my alarm rings, I often find myself doing a mental calculation of the many things I will need to do the moment my feet touch the floor.  Planning meals, organizing rides for the kids, and ensuring each family member has what they need for the day, are just a few of the things that run through... >Full Story

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When You’ve Got That Ugly Fat Feeling

Have you ever stood in front of your closet and just felt fat?  Me too. I am learning five ways that I can fight the feeling and make my closet -- and my body -- my friend. One of the most everyday things in my life can be the very thing that causes me the most frustration—shopping for clothes or... >Read More


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Starving for Life and Loveliness

Have you ever felt like losing five pounds? I have . . . and it turned out to be the beginning of a 10 year diet which nearly killed me. Popularity became important to me at a very young age. As a child, I had lots of friends and I felt good about myself. I was very close to my... >Read More


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The Pursuit of Lasting Beauty

I will never forget the first dress I bought with my own money. I was 11 years old. I had saved long and hard and finally purchased the dress of my dreams for the Christmas pageant. I thought I looked like a princess. Then in one sweeping moment, that confidence dissipated and I wanted to crawl into a hole.... >Read More


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