Deep Imprints

OCTOBER 13, 2012

I had the opportunity to preview this movie this weekend. What fun! I think you might really enjoy this movie. To me, it was about the sovereignty of God. It was engaging and captivating. A bit on the plot: Two young men reach their point of no return and remember an old story – in [.].

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NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Tonight, my husband wasn’t feeling well and went to bed early. I went through the house telling everyone to be quiet. Then the child with a cold started talking… REALLY Loud. Then the youngest tripped and spilled something – it sounded like marbles, but was probably cereal. In the process of helping her clean it up, the.

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JANUARY 18, 2012

They say in some Midwest blizzards the wind took on a life of its own. As it whipped down from the Arctic, it swirled and howled, rising to a shriek that would go on for hours, even days. Sometimes, people would lose their minds – go plumb crazy – just from listening to the incessant cacophony. There are times in life when you can hear the shriek.

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DECEMBER 13, 2012

Several years ago, I ran into our head usher on a Monday morning. I asked him a simple question: How did you feel about yesterday? He gave me a completely blank look. He didn’t have an answer for me. In fact, I’m not even sure that he understood what I was saying. I’d recently had.

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DECEMBER 12, 2012

January is just around the corner. Studies show that people tend to change their lives in one of two times a year – in September/October or in January. If you are a January change person, have you planned for the next year of your life? How do you know if the changes you plan are.

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DECEMBER 4, 2012

Do you remember that giddy feeling of anticipation? Your heart pumps, your skin tingles – you feel almost like you could leap through time…as you wait. There is a commercial this year that shows four kids, probably ages 2-5, sitting on a couch with headlamps on. They bubble over with excitement and anticipation as their.

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DECEMBER 24, 2012

As of today, I’ve had a migraine-intensity headache for about 10 days. Turns out it is a sinus infection that needs to heal. Right at the time of year when I need to have energy. As a result, I am rewriting my expectations. You see, people who are self driven, like pastors, coaches, entrepreneurs, don’t.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2012

Several ancient calendars (Mayan, apparently Chinese, Hindu and Aztec) all end in 2012. The most advertised of these calendars is the Mayan calendar, which ends on December 21, 2012. This weekend, my husband discovered what those calendars were really talking about. You can watch his video here. What if they were true? What if you.

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Deep Imprints

AUGUST 16, 2012

Have you ever invited people to argue with you? A trainer once taught me that we all have a fight or flight response – but people tend to lean toward one or the another. When hurt, scared or overwhelmed, people either fight or flee. The problem is that if we let ourselves get into the [.].

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APRIL 27, 2012

Ever feel like you don’t fit anywhere? I did a quick reflection with a couple of my kids this week. I asked them how they handle the school lunchroom. “When you enter the room, do you look for a spot where you will fit in?” I was surprised and amazed that the confidence my two middle children exhibited. One told me “Mom, I sit down and people come to me.” The other one said “I look for a place to fit if I want to avoid people.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2012

George tossed the report on his desk as he stood to face the window. His team was falling behind. Again. Every time they seemed to be nearing their goal, someone got sick, a computer malfunctioned, or, like last week, the office closed due to snow. “I never get a break,” George said to himself, returning.

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Deep Imprints

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

You know, we hear a lot of hoopla about “living the dream” In fact, there was a time when we used to pay money to tour “Street of Dreams” houses. You know what those houses were? Big, giant catalogs. We were paying money to covet what other people had! The thing is that deep down [.].

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Deep Imprints

MAY 28, 2012

This winter, I went on an adventure. I decided to meet with women in ministry in the Puget Sound area. One day, I got to sit with Krista Dunk. As I listened to Krista’s story, a marvelous outline arose. Krista has an amazing story. She is a wife and mom of two. She has interpreted sign language in the school system, currently interprets for church services and she helps women find their calling and pursue it.

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Deep Imprints

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

You go to work day in and day out – and you love the people you work with. Yet you wonder – how can you share your faith without being freaky? Your life is your ministry. Some messages are better lived than shouted. The Word God wrote on your heart will speak volumes. Pray. God.

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JULY 13, 2012

Some people are naturally gregarious. Neil isn’t. Neil is an introvert. It isn’t that he doesn’t like people. In fact, Neil really likes being with people. However, in order to recharge, he needs time by himself. Lots of time. His job is excellent for his personality, demanding a high level of competence, but allowing a [.].

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012

Notice I named this post “when you mess up” – not if, but when. Welcome to planet earth. Scientists tell us that even in the most controlled environment, we are going to have 3% human error. Yet, we as humans seem to expect perfection. This makes or some painful situations. This scientific fact means that.

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Deep Imprints

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Years ago, one of my kids locked herself in the bathroom. One of my friends lived close by and came to the rescue. You see, a 7 year old locking herself in the bathroom is fine – unless you are potty training younger kids. We needed the bathroom. A bit overwrought, I watched my friend.

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Deep Imprints

DECEMBER 29, 2012

Life has a lot of distractions. Sometimes the biggest distraction is our own ambition. We make big goals – goals so big that they just sit someplace in our future, waiting to happen. These goals are often so big that we feel like they are impossible. Here are some goals that might feel so huge they.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2012

According to Business Insider, the cost of the “12 days of Christmas” is currently $107,000. The most costly item on the list? Seven swans a swimming. They cost $7,000. And they don’t come with a cleanup crew. If you’ve been to the mall at all, you might feel the crush of holiday priorities. You want.

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Deep Imprints

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

So you need an assistant? I know there are days I think I do. Today, for my birthday, I want to share with you a bunch of free/nearly free tools that will enhance your life. None of them will scrub the floors, but they will all save you time: Scheduling: Doodle.com - are you trying to.

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Deep Imprints

AUGUST 15, 2012

While waiting at the doctor office today, my daughter and I looked through the People Magazine Olympic edition. Have you ever really looked at sports photos? There is something amazing that happens. Winning athletes leave it all on the field. Meaning, they give everything they have. Look at their faces. Every muscle is pushing to [.].

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Deep Imprints

AUGUST 7, 2012

The moment of truth, someone needs to step up to the plate – and you wait. Will someone else step up? Why not you? Then your mind goes into full throttle. What are your chances of making it happen? Will people follow you? Will they see your insecurities? Why not you? Then the perfect person [.].

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JULY 31, 2012

Only a few people become fourth time Olympians. Michael Phelps is making us all proud. What does it take to get to the Olympics not just once, but 4 times? Watch this great video and we’ll look at a few key ingredients to Michael’s wins: 1. Deal with your stuff – Phelps did not let [.].

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Deep Imprints

OCTOBER 31, 2012

We all face fear at different times of our lives. In fact, there are many different types of fear – here are a few: Real fear - like when you get a cancer diagnosis Unreal fear - like fish…just saying Conscious fear - like the blood pumping kind you get when you almost got in an accident Unconscious.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

Today, welcome guest blogger, and one of the people I admire most: Caitlyn Martinez If Jesus were to come down to earth again and explain to the leaders of a typical church that everything they hold as important (EG: coffee stands, good worship music, perfectly clean bathrooms) is worthless, nobody would believe Him. Jesus would [.].

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Deep Imprints

OCTOBER 9, 2012

What are your dreams? Do you dream of having a house that is just right, a bank account that shouts stability, a body that will run a triathlon? Maybe your dream is more positional – do you dream of making a real difference in the world, attaining a certain level of responsibility, or having enough to [.].

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Deep Imprints

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

In the book Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard, Dan and Chip Heath identify change through a fun analogy: In our lives, we have three factors at work in the process of change. We have the circumstances, the elephant and the rider. The circumstances might be dire – like a sinkhole in.

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Deep Imprints

AUGUST 30, 2012

What would you do if you only had 24 hours to make any lasting difference? How would it change how you spend today? Some experts tell us to live today like it is our last on earth. They are trying to get us to stop procrastinating. If you only had 24 hours, would you push [.].

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Deep Imprints

JUNE 25, 2012

Sometimes the stress is so bad that when you close your door and try to focus on God, all you get is noise. Your neck is tense, your back feels knotted, and even though you’ve turned

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Deep Imprints

APRIL 20, 2012

When you are going through a rough spot, often someone will say ”Well you know, God won’t give us more than we can handle.” But they are wrong. You are supposed to have more than you can handle. In fact, if you have more than you can handle, you are right where God wants you. He wants you to be in a place where you can’t handle everything and you need to lean on Him.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2012

It is obvious and safe to assume that I know nothing about the liturgical church, aside from the fact that they kneel at certain times in their services, use their programs for more than announcements, and have a church calendar that they use to understand God and the rhythm of life better (and I might be making the rhythm of life thing up). However, today is Ash Wednesday.

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Deep Imprints

AUGUST 13, 2012

Do you allow creativity in your ministry? Sometimes creativity feels threatening – it messes with our status quo. When other people get creative, it means that the picture we had in our head might not come to fruition. Influence leaders are gifted at casting vision, infusing passion and releasing people to build. But, some people [.].

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Deep Imprints

OCTOBER 19, 2012

Enjoy this guest post from the amazing Angela Craig: Do you know Leah? You may or may not notice Leah right away. She is reserved, melting into the background. Leah would consider herself a wall flower and a no-body. It is no wonder Leah feels this way about herself. Her parents gave her a name [.].

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Deep Imprints

JULY 17, 2012

At least part of my childhood was spent listening to the teenagers on our partyline. Today, we video chat, everyone has a cell phone, and my kids develop friendships with people in Europe via Mumble and Minecraft. The world has changed, but it would have been easy to stick with the rotary phone. After all, [.].

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Deep Imprints

AUGUST 14, 2012

Today, I took my teen daughters into downtown Seattle. Remembering days gone by, I found a grand difference – the girls have reached a maturity level that I can let them run on their own, and therefore freedom and fun ruled the day instead of stress and worry. Releasing leaders is tricky. They might just take [.].

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Deep Imprints

AUGUST 21, 2012

Last week on Deep Imprints, Kim raised the topic of how we feel and what we do when people disagree with us. Specifically she was interested in what happens when the conflict triggers an adrenal response to fight back or run away. She pointed out several benefits for actively choosing something other than fight or [.].

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Deep Imprints

AUGUST 8, 2012

Have you noticed that our job as leaders is to: Be stable under stress Coordinate and facilitate change Help other people be stable while surviving the onslaught of transition and change. We promote change, while we seek stability. You are probably a pro at balancing this dichotomy, but sometimes life sends us waves that are more [.].

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