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  We all know the empty nest means change. What we often don’t understand is the importance of the transition. You don’t just step into a new season of life without a time of transition. There’s a process of letting go of old thought patterns and habits. Letting go of expectations and routines. And with […] The post Taking Time to Transition appeared first on Amy Layne Litzelman.

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Love is a powerful force. As parents, we love beyond what we ever knew we could. The flow seems endless even through hard seasons. And then one day when our sons and daughters grow up and move on, part of our heart retreats inside to grieve and process. While this is a normal and often […] The post Loving From a Place of Loss appeared first on Amy Layne Litzelman.

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How would you rate your general level of focus? Do you live with a sense of clarity and direction, or feel like you’re drifting along, bumping into whatever crosses your path? After the routines and schedules of raising a family, drifting can be fun and even necessary as you get used to an empty nest. […] The post Choosing a Focused Life appeared first on Amy Layne Litzelman.

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  Don’t you love feeling full and useful and blessed? Any sign of growth and overflow (even in the smallest of details) makes me smile. Jars full of nuts. Smiling eyes. A growing business. Overflowing flowerbeds. Hopeful conversation. Learning and mentoring. These are evidence of someone who thinks big-picture thoughts. Although a random act of […] The post Big-picture Thinking: Making Room for Blessing appeared first on Amy Layne Litzelman.

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Here we are — the last day of our “What if?” challenge. But hopefully you’re just barely beginning your pursuit to unlock God’s “What if?” perspective over your life. Asking for His perspective of yesterday, today, and tomorrow will always bring hope, even when a correction in course or thought process is necessary. God’s wisdom […] The post “What if?” Challenge #8 appeared first on Amy Layne Litzelman.

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Rejection can be a painful experience. But worrying about the possibility of being rejected can be just as painful. In a world consumed with wanting to be accepted, it’s hard to imagine how much time and emotion has been spent wondering if someone would answer with a “yes” or “no.” Whether for a job or […] The post “What if?” Challenge #7 appeared first on Amy Layne Litzelman.

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There’s nothing like deep-from-the-gut laughter that catches you off-guard and nearly knocks you to the ground! Laughter that is pure changes the atmosphere, inside and out. It makes you feel fully alive. When Matt and I were newly married, something he’d said or done made me frustrated. As I stood at the kitchen sink washing dishes, […] The post “What if?” Challenge #6 appeared first on Amy Layne Litzelman.

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Success. The idea can bring both excitement and dread, in almost the same moment if I’m not careful. For every opportunity that has come my way, I’d hate to know how many hours I spent worrying if I was going to fail, even before I got started. Hundreds of anguishing moments. And all for nothing […] The post “What if?” Challenge #5 appeared first on Amy Layne Litzelman.

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You know that feeling you get when you realize someone’s watching you? That sudden awareness that you’re not alone, but the focus of someone else’s thoughts? Let me shift that picture just a bit… How aware are you of God’s goodness toward you? Do you sense it even before you see it? Are you aware of […] The post “What if?” Challenge #4 appeared first on Amy Layne Litzelman.

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Quick question: Do you find yourself looking over your shoulder a lot? Thinking about what it used to be like? Wondering, What if we could just go back? Do you find it difficult to dream about moving forward? It’s normal when you’re in an uncomfortable, transitional season to long for the past. To wish for “better days” […] The post “What if?” Challenge #3 appeared first on Amy Layne Litzelman.

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