Words of Hope: Relational Errors 

As human beings, we all make mistakes. Often, we unintentionally hurt those around us. While saying, “I didn’t mean to hurt you,” may provide some comfort, it doesn’t truly fix the situation.   Mistakes happen frequently, especially during tough times....

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Words of Hope: Closet Prayer

I love C.S. Lewis. I just read a book about his friendship and struggles with J.R.R. Tolkien. They lost some of their joy for one another toward the end of their lives. Tolkien was very critical of Lewis, which...

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Words of Hope: Co-Creativity

The NBC Team is exploring one of our core missional words - creativity.  We discuss how quickly people claim they are not creative. Yet creativity is imparted to every person from God. We are creative because we are created...

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Words of Hope: Life by Fives

I’m currently in a Bible study that is reflecting on what God is doing in our journey on earth. It’s a beautiful notion that God is working in the painful and beautiful aspects of our lives to bring about...

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Top 10 Characteristics of Being Wise

For about 100 days, the mysterious and remarkable topic of wisdom has been on my mind and heart. At the end of the year 2020, I embarked on being a wisdom seeker for these reasons: It is crystal clear...

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Words of Hope: Transitions 

My husband Shann and I love Thursday date nights. They include a home-cooked meal together with candlelight and then an hour watching Stanford’s continuing education class by one of the top professors on the campus. His name is Alexander...

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Words of Hope:  Praying for Good Fathers 

My friend had a difficult father. He was complementary but distant to her. They had limited time together. He was unfaithful to her mom. My friend still struggles with this relationship. Though she is out of the house and...

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DRIVE-RHYTHM-MARGIN

Life without balance between drive, rhythm, and margin is like driving an automobile with tires out of balance. It can be done; however, the journey is unpleasant. Drive is your passion, the fuel for your life engine, and firepower for your...

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Words of Hope:  Praying with Hope 

I have been praying for many years for two gifts. They both were answered the same week. I laughed and cried with joy at their fulfillment. How immediately the dread lifted. What a gift! This reminds me of the gifts...

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Take a Planned Timeout!

Coaching basketball taught me many life-related concepts. These principles just appeared on the court! One example is a timeout. To take a break, intermission, breather becomes a time to refocus. Even in basketball, planed timeouts were superior to forced...

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