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outsideofordinaryl
- Jul 29, 2020
- 1 min
The Right Stuff
Joshua is one of my all-time favorite people in the Bible. He was brave, bold and undaunted. Joshua was a visionary. I’ve already scheduled a coffee date with Joshua in Heaven. I’m looking forward to hearing about all of his adventures. Joshua is famous for says “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” (Joshua 24:15) Joshua was determined to make the right choice. I don’t know what dilemma you are facing today, but I want to encourage you to make the RIGHT choice. It
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outsideofordinaryl
- Jul 3, 2020
- 1 min
Humility Update
I chose the word “HUMILITY” for the year 2020 and I’ve made some interesting discoveries during the last 6 months. My idea of humility when starting this journey was: -not thinking of myself as better than anyone else; -not seeking personal gain; -and basically keeping my mouth shut (you have to know me to understand why this would benefit me a great deal.) What I’ve learned so far (beyond those initial ideas) is: -rather than comparing myself to others, I try to compare myse
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outsideofordinaryl
- Jun 4, 2020
- 2 min
Is There Still Hope?
“Those who keep speaking about the sun while walking under a cloudy sky are messengers of hope the true saints of our day.” Henri Nouwen – Catholic priest and author I think all of us are shocked by what is going on in our world today. We have lost our normal but it is imperative that we do not lose our hope. It’s time like these when our faith needs to shine not diminish. There’s a story in the bible about a man named Lazarus who was dying…his family sent word to Jesus to c
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outsideofordinaryl
- May 14, 2020
- 1 min
The Other Side of a Big Decision
I don’t think it will come as a big surprise for me to tell you that we have postponed our 2020 Rescued Conference. There are just too many unknowns to ask my amazing team to put in the time and effort it takes to present the conference. Patti Beth, Susie and I truly want to do something special this Fall on a smaller scale but we do not know what that looks like just yet. Please stay in touch as we will send you any updates we have. Making a big decision is hard, but the pea
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outsideofordinaryl
- May 6, 2020
- 1 min
The Unfolding
Are you like me…you’re always thinking about what you need to do next? I’m almost always planning something in my mind, whether it be ministry opportunities or meals for the week. I feel an obligation to be productive. I’m in a place in my life where I’m trying to figure out what’s next…where am I going? I am restless because I am not where I really want to be. I am very tempted to try to make things happen but there is a small still voice inside my chaotic mind…it’s almost a
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outsideofordinaryl
- Apr 29, 2020
- 2 min
SQUIRREL
I am so enjoying my new dog, Ollie. We’ve been working together on his training and for the most part, he’s doing great. I have full confidence that in time, he will be everything I want Him to be. However for now, every day is different. The biggest frustration I have with him is that he pulls on the leash when I take him for a walk. I hired a wonderful trainer and she has helped us gain ground in this area, but little Ollie still needs lots of practice. My desire is for Oll
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outsideofordinaryl
- Apr 8, 2020
- 1 min
Another Day in Pandemia
So how are you adapting to your new Pandemic Lifestyle? We’re all making adjustments and many of us are discovering that there are lessons to be learned. I think I speak for all of us when I say we’ve learned a new gratitude for what we are missing…see our friends, going out to eat, attending events and of course SHOPPING without fear. But we’re also learning that it’s nice to spend time with family, be creative with our dinners, go for long walks and play with the dog more.
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outsideofordinaryl
- Apr 1, 2020
- 2 min
Restoration Promise
I decided to read the book of Ezra in the Bible this week. The first thing that gave me pause was found in chapter 1 vs 7: “King Cyrus gave back the things that Nebuchadnezzar (so glad I don’t have to write that name every day) had taken from the Lord’s temple in Jerusalem and had put in the temple of his own gods.” We are all know the pain and frustration of having something taken away from us that is rightfully ours. We feel violated, the world is unfair and something shoul
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outsideofordinaryl
- Mar 25, 2020
- 2 min
Corona Crazy
You may have noticed that I took a little time away from my weekly video and blog. Truth is, I’m supposed to be in Fiji right now – I had a spa day arranged for this very day. But then life happened…er should I say Corona happened. I was sure I heard from God and I was determined to go on my trip. I was not afraid. I was prepared to face whatever happened and just trust that I would be where God wanted me to be – quarantined people need encouragement too! The twist however, w
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outsideofordinaryl
- Mar 12, 2020
- 1 min
It’s Official
We are launching the 2020 Outside of Ordinary Women’s Conference!! Rescued!
The Great Exchange Mark your calendars now for September 12th. The First Baptist Church of Grove, OK has offered to host this incredible event and many of the area churches are joining their efforts to insure an experience you will never forget. Consider this your personal invitation. Admission is free and I promise it will be a day filled with inspiration, joy, music and heartfelt sisterhood. We have
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outsideofordinaryl
- Feb 26, 2020
- 2 min
I Can Get Bigger
Often in our lives we are called to climb mountains…obstacles perhaps, or maybe just a challenge. Either way, we face a season of growth. When a mountain appears in your life how do you react? Do you: Deny the mountain exists and stay stuck in your present condition? Look for a way around the mountain or a short cut, some sort of easier way…and waste precious time focusing more on the difficulty of the challenge than overcoming the challenge? Brave the ascent, taking on th
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outsideofordinaryl
- Feb 12, 2020
- 2 min
Uncontainable Valentine
It’s Valentine week, or as my daughter once said in high school: “Make Me Feel Like A Loser Day”. I know from experience it can be a depressing time for many. Let’s face it, not everyone has that special someone who wants to make your day ooey, gooey, lovey, dovey. You may spend the day watching co-workers, neighbors and classmates receive flowers, chocolates and balloons while you receive a text asking what’s for dinner. It can be brutal. I couldn’t sleep last night and I fo
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outsideofordinaryl
- Aug 21, 2019
- 1 min
Just Thinking…
I had a thought the other day while talking with Hero Husband: As Christians, we’ve become comfortable with sharing our prayer needs with our church family, Bible study group or our close friends. “I’m not feeling well, my friend has cancer, I have a financial need, my son is in trouble”…the list is endless. What’s not so common is sharing our ANSWERS to prayer, or what God is doing in our life, or what we learned recently from reading our Bibles or a good book. I tested thi
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outsideofordinaryl
- Oct 11, 2018
- 3 min
Resilience II
Ah…another week of trying to be resilient…or at least aware of my resilience. I had a great discussion with Fashionista daughter (who is staying with us temporarily) and Hero Husband, and gathered their thoughts on resilience. We talked about what creates resilience , and what hampers, or destroys it. Here’s our results: Resilience Igniters: Resilience Suffocators Overcoming hardship Fe
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outsideofordinaryl
- Oct 4, 2018
- 2 min
Resilience
I have fallen in love with the idea of RESILIENCE. I find myself hungry for it – I want to put it on as an overcoat to protect my emotions. I want to be a woman who can withstand whatever life throws at her. I want to see obstacles as opportunities. I want to be patient in the midst of chaos, and kind in the midst of anger. I want to keep moving forward. But how? I believe that resilience is birthed in faith. For some it might be faith in their skills, their past successes or
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outsideofordinaryl
- Sep 25, 2018
- 1 min
Resilience – Even When Life is Sideways
#Faith #Motivation
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