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Top 10 meaningful books I read in 2021

Reading is one of the most delicious and satisfying past times. I never seem to have enough time to read all the books my heart desires evidenced by the stacks of books on my nightstand and my overflowing bookshelves. I'm not a particularly fast reader. I like to highlight and underline and journal in the margins. I like to linger longer over [...] Keep Reading

January 5, 2022 Categories: Book Reviews, General

God handcrafts unique gifts for each of us

My favorite Christmas memory as a child happened the year my dad lost his job. That was the year Cabbage Patch dolls were all the rage. In case you are not a child of the ‘80s, they were one-of-a-kind cloth dolls with plastic heads that came with birth certificates and adoption papers. All the girls wanted them for Christmas. They were also [...] Keep Reading

December 19, 2021 Categories: Culture, GeneralTagged: christmas, gifts

The healing power of retelling stories

My middle daughter slathered melted butter on layer after layer of paper-thin phyllo dough for the paklava. Her arms moved methodically back and forth. Every six layers, she sprinkled cinnamon, sugar, and walnuts over the pastry like stardust.  Meanwhile, my oldest daughter chopped bell peppers at the island next to her sister. I added the [...] Keep Reading

November 4, 2021 Categories: GeneralTagged: death, family life, flourishing, Grief, hope

When You Don’t Think You Can Keep Going, Take the Next Step

I laced up my trail shoes and took a deep breath. The delicious aroma of the forest filled me. My eyes lifted, tracing the trunks of pine trees pointing toward heaven. Butterflies danced in my stomach as I anticipated running in a trail race again. In 2020 and early 2021, most trail and road races were canceled. Because of the global pandemic [...] Keep Reading

September 30, 2021 Categories: General, RunningTagged: courage, flourishing

When Stepping Aside Makes Room for Others to Flourish

I heard my husband stirring. He’s an early riser so I wasn’t completely surprised, but it seemed awfully dark. I squinted at him and mumbled, “What time is it?” “It’s 2:30,” he said. “I’m getting up to ride my bike trainer and watch the Olympics.” “You’re crazy,” I chided him, then rolled over, and went back to sleep. Maybe you weren’t [...] Keep Reading

August 24, 2021 Categories: GeneralTagged: Incourage essays

Representation Matters: Stories Shape Who We Become

This month I’m collaborating with fellow children’s book authors and featuring a series called “Why Representation Matters in Children’s Literature.” Each week, I’ll be sharing a guest essay by one of my favorite children’s book authors on this topic culminating with a book giveaway. Today I’m excited to welcome my new friend Tina to the blog. Her [...] Keep Reading

August 23, 2021 Categories: Culture, General, Guest BloggerTagged: childrens books, community, multicultural

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Meet Dorina

Aloha, friend! If you love stories, you are in the right place. I write about grief, glory, running, food, and more. I hope these words inspire you to chase after God’s glory in your life today!

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  • A trip to the garbage dump: when God enlarged my heart for mercy April 21, 2022
  • 10 unique, multicultural goodies for your Easter baskets April 8, 2022
  • Create in Me a Heart of Hope: Navigating stormy waters April 4, 2022
  • Feasting or fasting: Learning to rejoice through Lent March 3, 2022
  • Walking toward healing: Rehab for the broken hearted February 3, 2022

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Are you sick? Are you walking through a trial? Are you feeling beat down and weary?
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Let’s walk through Psalm 86 together. This personal ...

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Are you sick? Are you walking through a trial? Are you feeling beat down and weary?
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Let’s walk through Psalm 86 together. This personal prayer written by David reminds us that when we call out to God, He is faithful to answer us.
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📚Don’t miss the recommendation at the end for a brand new book so needed for our time! 🥣
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#prayer #devotional #psalms
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🥣 This week I was gifted a bowl of love. It has not been the week we planned. Our calendar squares are always packed in May with the close of Track...

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🥣 This week I was gifted a bowl of love. It has not been the week we planned. Our calendar squares are always packed in May with the close of Track & Field season, the end of the school year for my girls, and all the family birthdays and graduations. 
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Last Thursday I started feeling extreme fatigue, which moved into body aches, scratchy throat, and fever by Friday. After more than two years of being in this pandemic, I finally tested positive for COVID. My heart sank. Not this week. Three of us ended up sick in the house. 
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When your head aches and it’s hard to swallow or even take a deep breath, life can feel a little hard and humbling. But I discovered anew that life is also always brimming with glimpses of hope. My people showed up with bowls of love: nourishing pho, chicken soft tacos, homemade chicken noodle & veggie soup, enchilada casserole and rice left on the front porch, a mini charcuterie board spread crafted by my older girls. Food is a love language.
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I couldn’t help thinking about the story I’ve been sitting in since Easter in John 21. After His Resurrection, Jesus appears to seven of his disciples. These men are weary and traumatized by what they had experienced. Jesus simply says, “Come and Eat.” He serves up grilled fish and fresh bread by the charcoal fire on the shore. He feeds them. He takes time to nourish them physically and spiritually through this meal.
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This week, I felt weary and helpless at times, but Emmanuel came to care for me and my family through our community. He served up bowls of love. For this, I am deeply grateful.
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👉🏾Have you experienced a bowl of love this week? What has it looked like for you? TAG a friend in the comments who blessed you in a surprising way with a word or deed.
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#covidpositive #1000gifts #hopewriterlife #rejoice2022 #foodisalovelanguage #yum
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Are you whirling with grief and loss today? Have the last couple years felt heavy, and you’re not sure how to process it all?

Have you ...

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Are you whirling with grief and loss today? Have the last couple years felt heavy, and you’re not sure how to process it all? 
Have you lost a person, a dream, a community, an identity, or a sense of certainty?
Are you tired of the cliché responses to your suffering, and know there must be a better way to journey through your grief?
Join me, along with ten other speakers, as we consider how to compassionately care for ourselves & others in times of loss. The goal for this summit is to help you discover how to be honest about your pain, find comfort in God’s presence, and courageously pursue healing in community.
For 3 days, starting May 24th, Taryn Nergaard is bringing together sessions from 11 speakers who are learning to navigate the stories they didn’t choose. We hope these conversations enfold you into community with people who know grief and loss too, so you don’t feel alone in your pain.
I’m going to be sharing about:
-my own story of grief and loss in losing my husband 
-some practices that helped usher my daughters and me through our loss
-how lament in community has been valuable to me
👉🏾Register for a free ticket here: https://tarynnergaard.com/soul-care-summit?aff=8
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#soulcaresummit  #soulcare #grief #widow #loss #selfcare #lament #antiasianracism #aapimonth #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #griefjourney
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Walking through Psalm 85 today, which is a community lament, written by the sons of Korah. These words are an appeal to God for forgiveness and to ...

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Walking through Psalm 85 today, which is a community lament, written by the sons of Korah. These words are an appeal to God for forgiveness and to revive the people again. 
As I read these words, I’m  reminded:
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💛 Our God restores
💛 Our God forgives 
💛 Our God gives goodness
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Which reminder did you need today?!
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👣Walking Through His Word airs every Friday at 7 am PT | 10 am ET. Join me for this treasure hunt through scripture and prayer! 👣
#prayer #devotional #psalms #biblestudy #womenoftheword
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Taking some time to reflect tonight on what I learned and gleaned at the Ezer Collective in Sacramento this week. Grateful for time to sit under the ...

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Taking some time to reflect tonight on what I learned and gleaned at the Ezer Collective in Sacramento this week. Grateful for time to sit under the teaching of @josaxton @pastorsteph @susiekgamez and others.
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I also treasure the time immersed in a group of dynamic women leaders from around the country working in all facets of the community. When I heard their stories and struggles, it helped me not to feel alone in mine.
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👉🏾Which one of these quotes resonates with you?
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For details about the next #ezercollective , go to www.josaxton.com/ezer-collective
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#leadership #ezernorcal #womensupportingwomen #womenleaders #leadon #leadershipquotes #ladyleaders @midtownchurch.sac
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