Life has just been happening at a rapid pace – at least that’s how it feels to me. From pandemic to civil unrest to a divisive political climate… Don’t you want to shout “Stop talking! No more talking!”?
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Expect Extraordinary
Maggie Sabatier-Smith July 21, 2020From the moment we open our eyes each morning we are presented with a multitude of choices. Over time some of our choices may become habits. Attitude is a choice. We get to choose our outlook for each day
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Average – I Think Not
Maggie Sabatier-Smith July 20, 2020Have you ever dug in your heels for no apparent reason? Doggedly determined not to do the thing you purposed to do; you stand down. That’s been me for the last few days. Like a sulking child I almost hear myself say,
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Change Who?
Maggie Sabatier-Smith July 15, 2020Early in my faith journey I attended a Prayer Seminar. I remember thinking, “Can’t imagine this will take long. Seriously, how many different ways are there to pray?” Not long into the seminar I was humbled to realize
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The Unexpected
Maggie Sabatier-Smith July 14, 2020Have you been struggling with crazy snacking during this 2020 Pandemic season? Like me, have you started off each day with great intentions but then… I discovered a way to break that cycle
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Just a Mask
Maggie Sabatier-Smith July 12, 2020Masks – to wear or not to wear – that is the question. For some it’s mandatory – not an option. We have been bombarded with information regarding masks during this pandemic season. The media has presented pros and cons, all sound equally believable.
What are we to do? We roll with it. Until we have verifiable information,
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A Good Tired
Maggie Sabatier-Smith July 10, 2020Drinking from a fire hose. Not a very original expression but it perfectly describes these past three days at the Speak Up Conference. Full to overflowing, I find it difficult to end this day. A mountaintop experience I just want to
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Vision Leads
Maggie Sabatier-Smith July 9, 2020Vision Leads… What do your eyes of faith see? Are you willing to take that next step?
The last few days have been a time of refueling – spiritually and mentally. Also, a time to explore next steps in my ministry.
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Perfectly Imperfect
Maggie Sabatier-Smith July 8, 2020Finish line in sight, we set big audacious goals. There’s clarity – we know why we want this. There’s a plan. There’s accountability. There’s action. But then… distractions. Oops, we missed a day. Disappointment shows up with very unflattering things to say.
Our choices:
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Ridiculously Committed
Maggie Sabatier-Smith July 6, 2020“Set a goal SO BIG that you can’t achieve until you grow into the person who can.” – Unknown
For as long as I can remember my dream was to become a writer. What does that look like? Why a writer? To be honest, I never thought beyond those words. I just knew that I had to write. It was in the doing that purpose would show up. I guess if I looked behind the curtain (my wall of insecurity), I would admit that I wanted to be published. I wanted my words to matter – to make a difference in someone’s life.
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