Good morning! May we be thoughtful and kind today. #MorningMug

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The Monday lift is in the books. It was a different type of workout with lots of band work. But it was fun nonetheless. #Discipline2025

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Good morning! May your week be one of discovering the joy in the struggle. #MorningMug

Whispers of Grace - Forgiveness (Luke-Acts)

It’s a universally good feeling to be forgiven. We’ve all been there: that pit-in-your-stomach dread after you’ve messed up, the fear that a relationship might be over. But then you take that deep breath, make the call, own your mistake, and ask, “Will you please forgive me?” The moment hangs in the air, seemingly forever, until that sweet release: “Of course, I forgive you.” What an unbelievable feeling!

But here’s the flip side: How many of us genuinely like to forgive? Not many. We love to be forgiven, but we don’t necessarily like to give forgiveness. This often comes up in conversations among Christians, where the immediate reaction is, “If we just forgive people, we’ll become doormats!” Or, “Where’s the justice in that? These people wronged us; they need to be held accountable!” We invent all sorts of reasons to avoid forgiving, clinging to our grudges, even as we crave the grace of being forgiven ourselves.

Good morning! May your day be filled with laughter and joy. #MorningMug

#Wordle 1,429 4/6*

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The #OldGal also posted a 4. We are over here just getting pars.

Saturday lift, done.

Five workouts per week streak extended. #Discipline2025

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Good morning! May your day be filled with joy. #MorningMug

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#Wordle 1,428 4/6*

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The #OldGal also scored a 4 today. Perhaps a three is out there #YoungPups?

Good morning! May your Friday be one of joy. #MorningMug

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#Wordle 1,427 4/6*

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Big win today over the #OldGal she posted a 5!

Let’s see that dog pile #YoungPups!

Good morning! May your day be one full of laughter and joy. #MorningMug

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#Wordle 1,426 3/6*

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The #OldGal also posted a 3 today. Hopefully, a #YoungPup 2 emerges!

Good morning! Today is the first time since January that we have both kids at home. May you feel that same kind of peace today! #MorningMug

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