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Struggling with Anger

by Michelle Hodges "Michelle, are you mad at death, or are you mad at God?" That simple, loaded question stopped my spiraling and rendered me shocked and speechless. That question, asked gently with genuine concern, has dominated my thoughts for three weeks now. I've been struggling with anger for a little while now, but the struggle became a little overwhelming during t...

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My Truth

by Michelle Hodges Three weeks ago, I started a new online class through Mississippi State. I entered this semester thinking this one class would be super easy and require the minimum amount of my time. After all, it's only English Composition II, a freshman level class. This should be a breeze Now that I'm three weeks in, I can tell you that all of those assumptions wer...

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What's In a Name?

by Michelle Hodges What's in a name? Does a name really matter? These are two questions we pondered on our first night of Middle School RYM this year. I asked the kids if they knew what their names meant. I told them about how it was such a big deal to each of their parents to pick out "the perfect name". Do we (parents) pick a name that's trendy or traditional? Do we hon...

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The Consolation of the World

by Michelle Hodges I have a confession to make: I've never paid much attention to Simeon. I honestly didn't think he was that important. I usually speed read through this part of Luke, trying to get to the rest of Jesus' story. But, this time, I'm fixated on a particular phrase, "the consolation of Israel". Luke 2:25 " Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was S...

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An Open Letter to My Jr. High Girls

by Michelle Hodges I'm supposed to be writing a blog post, but instead, my mind is swirling with thoughts of you. I'm currently wondering how are y'all holding up? You've made it through eight days of school now Are you tired? Has it been difficult or easier than you expected? Do you miss me? (Because I'm REALLY missing y'all!) Do you remember all the things we talked abo...

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Don't Crash Into the Wall

by Michelle Hodges Rest. Be still. Slow down. Take a break. Stop. I'd be willing to bet that most of us are offended when one of those statements is directed at us. Why is that? Why are we so easily upset when someone tells us to stop? In our world full of energy drinks, Siri reminders, and digital to-do lists, "rest" is treated like a bad four-letter word. Rest, physic...

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Bonham/Gutierrez Update

by Michelle Hodges and Nikki Bonham Westminster friends, I'm thrilled to bring you the latest update from the Bonham and Gutierrez families, Cross Collaboration, our Mission of the Month for March! The Lord is working in mighty way in Arequipa, Peru! Nikki Bonham has sent us a ton of information on all of the exciting things happening there right now. So, here's the lates...

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Fire

by Michelle Hodges I have a real fireplace in my new house. One of my very favorite things in this world is a real fire in my own living room. I love everything about them; the sound, the smell, the look of them, EVERYTHING! Chances are, on any night after Thanksgiving, you will find me curled up in a chair with a blanket and my cat, only my Christmas tree for light, and ...

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I Will Be Grace

by Michelle Hodges "People become what they believe to be true about themselves." Anna Nash began Friday of the women's retreat swinging for the fence. No easing us into her topic, no gentle introduction. When she began to speak, I became hooked. I entered this retreat weekend feeling extremely disconnected and lost. Since January, I've really been struggling with my ide...

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How Music Taught Me To Worship

Music has always been a constant presence in my life. My earliest memories are singing in the car with my Mama, or sitting with Daddy going through his records. I loved and absorbed everything I heard. Around the time I learned to read, which was about the age of five, I could stand in the chairs at the old hospital building and follow along with the hymnal. Memorization ...

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