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Where are You? Part 2

Ok, so to review, I asked in my last newsletter, “What do you sense God is drawing you toward?” That's what we're discussing here. The idea that as David Benner writes about…‘becoming whole AND holy’ as a measure of moving forward and a sign of healthy maturity is so...

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Where are You? Part 1

Where are You? Part 1

Where are you at the beginning of this new year?  Every day, I try to locate where I am emotionally before I dig in to tackle what is next. Once I locate myself emotionally, I can then work through potential disturbances or any sensations of excitement or any...

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Time to Reflect, Inventory and Plan

Time to Reflect, Inventory and Plan

Here we are - at that time of year when many of us reflect on the last year and plan out and dream about the next. And I highly recommend starting with areas you saw yourself grow in and specifics about where you saw God move on your behalf…a.k.a. wins. Remember, you...

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Who do you want to be in 2023?

Who do you want to be in 2023?

Who do you want to be in 2023?  Catchy little theme, I know. But seriously, have you ever asked yourself that question?  Most of us dream of WHAT we want to have rather than WHO we want to be.  What was on your Christmas list? What are your New Year's Goals?   Was a...

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Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas

Merry, merry Christmas from all of us at Team LYV! We hope you enjoy our video Christmas Card and may you have the most meaningful holidays.  

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The Best of Both Worlds

The Best of Both Worlds

With the holiday season now in full swing, let me begin again with the gratitude I feel for each of you. Sincerely, one of my greatest joys is to turn rooms or groups of acquaintances or even strangers into communities and ‘flocks’ without dulling the individual star....

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Wish Life Weren’t So Hard?

Wish Life Weren’t So Hard?

I am sure we all agree life can be hard. And life is often full of hard things happening TO us at no fault of our own. We have all suffered at the hands of others no doubt. That is the reality we must face. However, I continue to marvel at how hard things happen to...

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What is Your Plan?

What is Your Plan?

I have come to learn that there is so much I still CAN NOT figure out by just thinking, getting advice, and praying about it, although those are important there is an ingredient that will douse any hope of change if it is not included. I have also come to realize that...

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Building Team LYV

Building Team LYV

I have so much to share - I could just explode! This past week was a giant step up for us here with Team LYV. Part of the team came in from all over the US for a working team retreat.  What did we do? Prayed together (of course) Played together (a must) Planned...

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