Deep Imprints

AUGUST 25, 2017

Lately, I have a question rolling through my head way too regularly – sometimes several times a day: “Do you really think God is that small?” Here is how it started: I read (the first half) of a book that wrecked me Gospel Fluency by Jeff Vanderstelt. In the first chapter of this book, Jeff […].

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Deep Imprints

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

I caught myself thinking this morning. I was contemplating my role in “ministry” and had to stop and shake myself a bit. For some reason, I had switched my definition of ministry to “that which I do for the church” instead of “that which I do for God.” You see, I have specific things that […].

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Deep Imprints

JUNE 20, 2016

Walter Cronkite, Dan Rather, Tom Brokaw - news icons who led teams of people and told us about the important things that were happening on the planet. (For a quick walk through history, you might enjoy TV Guide's 60 biggest news moments. And for an interesting side trip, find other world events that happened in […].

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Deep Imprints

JUNE 2, 2016

This phrase jumped out at me: Make an Impact While Making an Income Many of us are on the edge of non-existence, just running from work to home, hoping for the gym in between. We want our life to matter, but that daily uphill battle to stay awake and stay engaged seems to sap all […].

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Deep Imprints

MAY 10, 2016

Yesterday, I had a sudden, dramatic perspective change. From the time I was about 16, I have believed that my life was a journey and that the best years of a woman's life (when she "arrives") are between 50 and 65. I now (through the wisdom of having landed on 50), would extend that to 75. […].

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Deep Imprints

MAY 9, 2016

I have two books to recommend to you today, both of which were provided to me electronically for review by the publishers. Both books get five thumbs up from me, but for different reasons. Ingredients of Outliers: Women Game Changers is a fun, easy read that presents six women who have made significant contributions in their […].

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Deep Imprints

APRIL 6, 2016

I started reading Scatter this morning and almost didn't put it down. Seriously, I read 18% of the book before I left for work. Andrew Scott gets ministry. Here are a couple of quotes: "A new paradigm is needed - one in which we recognize that all of life is where every believer gets to be a […].

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Deep Imprints

MARCH 27, 2016

Easter morning often starts with a song in my heart. With joy and anticipation, I hurry to church, excited to sing a favorite Easter hymn (it changes every year). This morning, there was no song, no feeling of great anticipation. So, I asked God - "what is wrong? Where have I failed?" In reply, he […].

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Deep Imprints

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

"Messy is not sin." This is the quote from 40 Days of Decrease, my devotion for Lent. The sentence keeps rolling around in my head today. I like clean lines. I like smooth emotions. I like life to not be messy - because messy hurts. Messy is a bit like pruning (or a destruction derby, […].

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Deep Imprints

NOVEMBER 28, 2015

Today, enjoy a special guest post from my friend Charity Rattray. Charity is not only a fabulous artist and author, but a dynamic woman who loves to help people connect with God. You can find out more about her on her blog. As we going to the holidays it's important to remain intentional. Advent season […].

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Deep Imprints

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

I put out a frantic text to my cohort. "I can see my life shrinking. Soon it won't be bigger than my couch." This was a critical moment in my recent transitions. We all reach that point - some of you aren't as dramatic as I was. I knew I was in trouble because I […].

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Deep Imprints

AUGUST 24, 2015

My friend Angela has written a book, and you will find it an excellent companion as you prepare to organize your life again this Fall. We all look for times of renewal and fresh start. For many of us, Fall is the perfect time to refresh and renew. Angela's book is your leadership refresher in […].

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Deep Imprints

JUNE 19, 2015

Yesterday, while running a quick errand, I came across two people who were talking to themselves. Well, one was clearly seeing people who weren't there, and talking to them. The other was so mad at someone that he vented all the way to work - outloud - on the street. This isn't the type of […].

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Deep Imprints

MAY 21, 2015

Let’s face it. Sometimes we don’t feel "nice". In fact, we are downright grumpy. Sometimes it feels like every word that others speak is a scrub brush on an open wound. And as you know, hurting people hurt people. Yet, we still have to progress through the day. How do you have a good attitude […].

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Deep Imprints

MAY 15, 2015

Ordinarily, I am a bit of a wreck. Aren't we all? There is something in each of us that demands that we are the "good guys". In order for there to be good guys, there must also be bad guys (or gals, as the case may be). Who are your bad guys? If my observations […].

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Deep Imprints

MARCH 25, 2015

'Every year in late December or early January, I ask God for a word to encompass the next year. I don’t use this word like a fortune cookie, to predict the future, but actually as a mirror. At the middle of the year and the end of the year, I look up what my word […].

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Deep Imprints

MARCH 23, 2015

'I was watching my son’s First robotics competition, and a young woman spoke. I didn’t catch her name, but her words were inspiring. “If you are the first in any area, it is scary because there is no model for you to follow.” This parallels my recent thoughts on risk aversion. It is ingrained in […].

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Deep Imprints

MARCH 18, 2015

'“God, you are God and I am not.” This is perhaps one of the most challenging prayers to ever pray. After all, we are the one who has control over if we get out of bed in the morning, what we eat for breakfast, etc. When people make us angry, we have a choice to […].

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Deep Imprints

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

'Today I read an article on Quartz that brings out honest questions in me – the kind of questions that cause the white silence the author mentions. First, I am appalled at the abuse of power in our nation – it isn’t just race that it effected, it is a socio-economic divide whose name is […].

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Deep Imprints

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

'When you are in a new situation, how do you determine if you are safe to be yourself? I work a lot in change management, and this question keeps coming up. When we walk into a new situation, or when the ground shifts around us, we perceive threat. When we perceive threat, we pull back. […].

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Deep Imprints

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

'This weekend I reached that point – where every word someone speaks feels like an arrow where other people’s emotions feel like sandpaper As an introvert, this place is real. It has taken years to realize that it is perfectly normal and okay to reach that point from time to time. It means we are […].

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Deep Imprints

OCTOBER 8, 2014

'Tonight, I get to share with the Calvary Christian Assembly women for the fifth week. We’ve been looking at the process of change (knowing what you are letting go of and letting go of it, redefining who you are without what you lost, and new direction) alongside Elijah’s life. Tonight we hit 1 Kings 19 […].

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Deep Imprints

OCTOBER 6, 2014

'A few things have converged to bring this post about: I’ve heard an increased chatter on bivocational pastors – pastors who have a full time job, and a church. A friend and I had a discussion on how it is assumed that women with children don’t have the time or energy to do anything that […].

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Deep Imprints

OCTOBER 1, 2014

'Today, I had the opportunity to watch the Town Hall on women in ministry that our denomination put forth last week. You can watch it here: [link] Here is a valuable quote in a section on the need for diversity: “The church is God’s masterpiece. It is something unique that nothing else demonstrates in society and […].

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Deep Imprints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

'Some people hate to say “I’m sorry” or “I was wrong” Those aren’t my thing. It is easy for me to admit fault in those ways. However, even typing this next sentence is emotionally trying. I hate to say “I don’t know.” And, I’m married to a very inquisitive man. He asks questions – usually […].

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Deep Imprints

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

'Something is in the air. You can sense it on Sunday, you can sense it in the workplace. Even the vast drop in church attendance in the last decade is evidence. We can look at what is changing (technology, split families, recession) and find reasons why things shouldn’t change, or we can look for what […].

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Deep Imprints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

'I watched the video below and felt my heart pound. The first time this guy wipes out, my sympathy button is pushed – I feel that panic. Is he okay? Will someone help him? And then I get it. It’s about risk. How many times do I dare not try because I’m not ‘supposed to’? After […].

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Deep Imprints

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

'I am a political drama junkie. I love the intrigue, quick thinking, and the (usually) tight writing that political dramas offer. One of the best things about political dramas is watching The Fixer. After all, who doesn’t like control? The Fixer is that person who everyone knows will fix whatever problem there is. Have you […].

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Deep Imprints

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

'Have you noticed? Being part of polite society means living up to expectations. So, we go through life figuring out what the expectations are, and then trying to meet them. We fear failing to meet expectations, because that is how we make ourselves okay. When we meet expectations, we are acceptable. Jesus didn’t meet expectations. […].

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Deep Imprints

AUGUST 18, 2014

'For some people, it is all about being right. You’ve met them. They kind of feel like the religious mafia. There are those who are “in” the family, and there are those who are “out.” Should you show compassion to just the wrong person or break the wrong rule, you can sense them leaning into […].

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Deep Imprints

AUGUST 13, 2014

'This week has been painful. When we feel pain, our natural response is to circle the wagons and insulate ourselves. Today’s reflections show a different response: In 2009, my sister in law killed herself – this rocked our world in a very tangible way. Monday, my all-time favorite comedian killed himself. Robin Williams was a […].

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Deep Imprints

AUGUST 11, 2014

'One person must overcome all to save the world. This is the Christological story, and it is also the story that ignites our heart. Our stories, movies and TV shows often hold this theme. Will you push past your fears, your limits to do what is needed? Spartan Races exist to inspire people to push […].

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Deep Imprints

AUGUST 6, 2014

'When you have a problem, are you able to forge ahead in confidence? Some people just have a lot of confidence. You can see it dripping from them – like when they walk in the room and all the energy gravitates towards them. There is a different confidence that really intrigues me. We find this […].

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Energy Leadership 101

Deep Imprints

AUGUST 4, 2014

'Have you ever wondered if God called you to something more? John 1:6 “There was a man sent from God whose name was John.” This simple verse tells us a lot – it tells us that the man we know as John the Baptist somehow stood out. It was obvious to others that he was […].

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Deep Imprints

JUNE 25, 2014

'“If it’s everybody else, it’s probably you.” One day I suddenly realized that it was not possible that EVERYONE in my life was against me. That was the day I started to get control over these crazy things we call chemically-induced emotions. Whether it is from lack of sleep (the toddler years…followed by the teen […].

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Deep Imprints

JUNE 23, 2014

'For the last 7 weeks, I have been doing a couch to 5k. This week I am up to walking 5 min, “running” 25 minutes, and walking 5 min again. I put “running” in quotes because honestly, there are small children who walk faster than I run, but as I jogged along this morning, I […].

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Deep Imprints

JUNE 19, 2014

'There are days that you wish wouldn’t quit – like that day about 8 years ago when I was sitting on an Oregon beach, reading mysteries and watching the kids play. Then there are seasons where the opportunities are plentiful and time is limited. I have noticed a pattern in myself – in Spring, I […].

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