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I love to go for walks in nature. I am not a runner, I prefer a faster paced walk. I joke that I want to be a power walker when I am older. I actually really do. I just need to work on my form more. Sometimes I take my two miniature dachshunds with me for a little adventure. When they know we are going for a walk, they get so excited to get there. Once we are there, they are right at the door and window, trying to hop out as soon as I open the door. Rocky and Eevee on a Walk

Back in January, I was reading the book of Matthew when God gave me a visual I want to share with you. Think about your favorite tea or coffee mug—the one you can’t get rid of. Maybe it’s like mine: it looks great on the outside, but on the inside it has stains and even a few cracks. That cup is a lot like us. When the outside looks fine Sometimes we try to fill our lives with all the “right” things: going to church on Sundays joining a group volunteering listening to worship

For as long as I can remember, I've always wanted a large window over my kitchen sink with a beautiful view outside. When we did a showing at our current house, I was so excited when I saw the kitchen window overlooking the yard. I could imagine seeing my kids playing outside as I cooked dinner. When part of your view is watching you. This is Gates. I had no idea the views that I would see out that window. When I look out the window I see the blue jays and cardinals fly from

Jan 1st brings about a blank page in our book, a new chapter if you will. It's a chance to rewrite some of our story -- or is it? Maybe it's an opportunity to make our story even better! Are you someone that sets resolutions, creates a vision board or maybe has a word you focus on for the year? Maybe you don't do any of these. Last year I had a word that I focused on and it really was something that I worked to live out throughout the year. It guided my decisions and helped