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all the lies

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Becky

This past weekend, I had the amazing opportunity to be part of a gathering of women called IF. The leadership of this organization is comprised of women I could only hope to be half of one day. These woman lead … Continue reading →

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Waiting on the Lord (It’s Never Easy)

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Becky

I like things to happen when I want them to happen. I’m not a fan of waiting for anything. I can look back on my life and see where this very flaw has led to hurt, disappointment, and frustration. Yet, … Continue reading →

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The Lord is My Shepherd

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Becky

So I’ve been in a whirlwind season the last month or so. Preparing to head back to South Africa is only a small part – I’ve been in the application and interview process for a new position in my school … Continue reading →

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Glorious Unfolding, Part Deux

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Becky

I’m still stuck on this song, y’all. Big time. It plays in my head over and over, each line on repeat as its importance strikes my heart in new ways. Tonight, it’s these lines: Just you wait and see and … Continue reading →

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The Glorious Unfolding (probably part one)

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Becky

Ever have one of those weeks months where life totally happens, and it happens all over the place? That was is my current state of life right now. In this crazy, busy season we call End of the School Year, I’m … Continue reading →

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It Doesn’t Matter….

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Becky

I over think things. Anything. Everything. Any time I subject myself to unusual amounts of thinking, it usually ends in disaster. I wish I were kidding about this. I usually end up convincing myself that I’m either dying from some … Continue reading →

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Loud & Clear

Posted on April 5, 2014 by Becky

A while back, I wrote this post about an interesting way to view life – as puzzle pieces, and each event or season in our lives is a small puzzle piece that forms and connects with other pieces as our … Continue reading →

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Hijacking My Inner Jerk

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Becky

I have a problem, friends. I’m a jerk. When I confessed this to the group of women I’m in a discipleship huddle with this week, their faces were full of shock, and they began telling me that I’m not. But … Continue reading →

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Pursuing Life by Love

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Becky

I’ve been amazed by the faithfulness and the sheer goodness of God lately, and have found myself frustrated at times that others can’t see it. Or won’t see it. And I have to stop and remind myself that I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Pieces of a Puzzle

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Becky

Do you ever feel like your life is a giant puzzle, except that much of the puzzle board is empty? There are pieces of the puzzle that are put together, but even those pieces that are put together make very … Continue reading →

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