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Moments of Reflection with Dottie Rose
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From Comfort to Breakthrough: How to Move Out of Your Own Way This Year
Renewal Is a Daily Practice Comfort zones have a way of sneaking up on us. One moment, we’re pushing forward with vision and momentum, and the next, we’ve settled into a quiet, safe space that feels familiar. It doesn’t look dangerous. In fact, it feels good. But comfort zones are tricky—they disguise themselves as rest
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Faith to Fly Again: Life After a Layoff
I never thought I would write about this. Layoffs always felt like something that happened to other people—until it was me. I was in shock. One moment I was working in the rhythm of an ordinary day, and the next I was being called in and told I no longer had a job. It hit
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From Scattered Roads to a Place Called Home
The school year began this week. As I stood in the loft overlooking the gym, I felt something shift inside me. The very place I once ran from has now become the place where I feel most at home. The loft sits right above the gym. On most days, the sound of bouncing balls, laughter,
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Trading Approval for Truth: Breaking Free from the Need to Please
Every day, thousands of people search for answers like “How do I stop people-pleasing?” and “How do I say no authentically?” This isn’t just a small pocket of the population—it’s nearly everyone. A 2022 YouGov poll found that 92–93% of Americans engage in at least one people-pleasing behavior somewhat or very often, yet only about
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Breakthrough in the Mundane
For eight precious years, I taught Pre-K. Those classroom seasons shaped me deeply. We used the same curriculum, followed the same sequence, and pulled from the same materials year after year. The Abeka course material would arrive like clockwork, nearly identical to the ones before. I could almost turn the pages from memory. Each day,
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Activating the Gift That Produces
When we think of wealth, we often picture money in our hands. But according to Scripture, it starts with something deeper — the ability to get it. God doesn’t promise us wealth without work. He gives us the ability, the ideas, the insight, the wisdom — but we must act. If we don’t activate the
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Eternal Investments: The True Value of Generosity
When we think of treasures, our minds often go to gold, diamonds, or even the little luxuriesof life—a dream house, a successful career, or that bucket list vacation. But Jesus invites usto think differently.He spoke of a kind of treasure that isn’t tied to this world—one that can’t be stolen, broken,or lost:“Instead, stockpile heavenly treasures
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The Mountain of Resistance: Finding Freedom in Surrender
“You have been traveling around this mountain long enough. Turn north.”—Deuteronomy 2:3 Have you ever felt like you’re walking in circles? You pray for change. You try to create new opportunities. You even consider starting fresh somewhere else. But no matter how hard you push, you keep finding yourself in familiar territory—same lessons, same frustrations,
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The Power of Community: Meaningful Connection for Maximum Growth
A Heavy Start Last Monday, I sat down to work on my book. It was one of those quiet moments where you know you’re supposed to be doing something—but it just feels too big, too much. By Tuesday night, I found myself praying:“Lord, send help. I need help to finish this book.” A Divine Appointment
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Redeeming Time: Defying the Billion Dollar Algorithm
“So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” — Psalm 90:12 The Silent Thief of Time Screen Scrolling starts off so simple. A long day. A moment to rest. You open your phone “just for a minute. Maybe it’s a funny short video, a cute dog or cat