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Encouragement to Live Life Well

Perfectionism

Perfectionism Is Not A Quest For The Best

June 13, 2017January 28, 2020 Encouragement to Live Life Well
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Travel with us this month as we take a deeper look into what perfectionism is all about and how God never intended us to live this tiresome way of life. If you are looking for a few favorites of mine on our topic, please click here. “Perfectionism is not a quest for the best. It…

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Be Like-Minded And Love One Another

Be Like-Minded And Love One Another

June 6, 2017February 21, 2020 Encouragement to Live Life Well
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“Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.”  I Peter 3:8

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Do You Struggle To Connect With Others?

Do You Struggle To Connect With Others?

June 1, 2017November 14, 2024 Encouragement to Live Life Well
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Do you struggle to connect with others? If so that fight might have something to do with where you have placed your focus. When we meet people, we inherently put our radar up. We immediately scan how different we are from each other. I remember years ago being encouraged to host a couple’s bible study….

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I Am Not Afraid  – Quote

I Am Not Afraid – Quote

May 16, 2017April 20, 2020 Encouragement to Live Life Well
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“I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.” ― Louisa May Alcott How have you learned to say, “I am not afraid” when the storms of life threaten to take you under?    We would love to have you join our community. Embracing the Unexpected | Maree Dee…

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Who Has Your Back?

Who Has Your Back?

April 20, 2017April 14, 2021 Encouragement to Live Life Well, Faith, Hope, & Love
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Do you have a group of “People” who have your back? You know the kind of people who will stand by you in the midst of your circumstances all the while offering compassion, wisdom, support and love no matter what.   Do you have someone’s back?

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Together We Can Do Great Things

Together We Can Do Great Things

April 18, 2017April 14, 2021 Encouragement to Live Life Well
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“I can do things you cannot, you can do things I cannot; together we can do great things.” – Mother Teresa Together We Can  How has combining your efforts with another made you able to do great things? 

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What do you see? Do you capture more than meets the eye?

What Do You See?

March 28, 2017February 11, 2021 Encouragement to Live Life Well
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  What do you see? Do you capture more than meets the eye?

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How to Stop Judging and Have More Peace

How to Stop Judging and Have More Peace

March 23, 2017February 3, 2022 Encouragement to Live Life Well
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Judgments are human nature, but they do cause problems. Do you want to stop judging others today and have more peace and enjoyment in relationships? Join me in being willing to adopt a non-judgmental stance.   Remember, it is not about perfection; it is about progress.  

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Why Is Judging Others a Problem for Us?

Why Is Judging Others a Problem for Us?

March 16, 2017February 2, 2022 Encouragement to Live Life Well
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Since I have done my fair share of judging others in my life, I was a little concerned when I arrived at Costco. What would others think? Would their judgments pierce my heart and create an uneasiness to do what was best for me? I have been on both ends of the spectrum.   My…

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Maree Dee is a Writer | Speaker | Mental Health Advocate | Ministry Leader—passionate about encouraging and equipping others to embrace life in the midst of the unexpected. She is a warrior who doesn’t give up when the journey gets tough. Maree believes, together with God, we can all find incredible joy along the way, even when surrounded by tremendous pain.  

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