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Read more about the article Entrusting vs. Letting Go

Entrusting vs. Letting Go

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:September 21, 2020
  • Post category:Faith/Uncategorized
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I used to think about “giving over” parts of my life to God as letting go. I saw my hand clutching tightly to various aspects of my self—work, family, food,…

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Chapter 4: Prayer

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:May 31, 2020
  • Post category:Faith/Family/Parenting/Podcast
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When I was deciding what chapters to record for this Reading Small Talk podcast, I skimmed through the whole book. But when I got to the chapter on Prayer, I…

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Read more about the article Raise Your Hand if Your Back Hurts

Raise Your Hand if Your Back Hurts

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:May 18, 2020
  • Post category:Current Events/Faith
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I knew all spring there was a good chance our kids wouldn’t return to school. It still felt like a blow when the news came. Then Penny’s week at Camp…

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Read more about the article When Your Enemy is Yourself

When Your Enemy is Yourself

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:May 13, 2020
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Does anyone else ever feel like your enemy is yourself? Does anyone else have a voice inside their head saying nasty things about you right now?  The voice that asks…

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Read more about the article Penny’s Prayer for Church During COVID-19 Crisis

Penny’s Prayer for Church During COVID-19 Crisis

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:April 6, 2020
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Penny was asked to write a prayer for our church. Our pastor sends out a prayer written by a member of our congregation every morning. Here’s Penny's prayer: ⁠ Dear…

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