Struggle to Victory

Focus Determines Reality

Category: Relationships

20 Feb
Growth Relationships

Social Connection… Not Easy But Best

by Kari Scare
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Because introversion is a dominant part of my personality, I used to believe I did not need much social interaction. In fact, I once bragged...
07 Nov
Focus Relationships Truth

Knowing God, Part 2

by Kari Scare
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In “Knowing God, Part 1,” we discussed the need all people have to know and value themselves and to be important to others. We also...
05 Sep
Focus Relationships Truth

My True Identity

by Kari Scare
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My Roles Wife. Mother. Daughter. Friend. Writer. Editor. Teacher. Runner. Cyclist. Reader. Homemaker. These are my roles. They fluctuate with the changing seasons of my...
22 Aug
Growth Relationships Trust

Dependent Independence

by Kari Scare
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Leaving Season This post is not about divorce. However, we must take a quick glance through it in order to get to our focus. When...
08 Aug
Growth Relationships Struggle

Faithfulness & Mercy

by Kari Scare
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Bike Rides My favorite routes for long bike rides are on the country roads jutting north and east from where I live. Though I must...
11 Jul
Relationships Struggle

Live In Peace With Everyone

by Kari Scare
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“Do all you can to live in peace with everyone.” (Romans 12:18, NLT) Easier said than done. Especially when nothing you do or say is...
27 Jun
Relationships Truth

Expecting Encouragement

by Kari Scare
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Feeling Encouraged Encouragement can feel a variety of ways. When I’m encouraged, I’m any number of the following… Motivated — Appreciated — Energized — Hopeful...
02 May
Growth Relationships

Spending Time With God

by Kari Scare
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My husband and I have been married for 24 years, and we dated for 6 years before getting married. At this point, we know each other...
11 Apr
Growth Relationships Victory!

Easter Memories

by Kari Scare
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Easter Memories Easter Sunday holds a prominent place in my childhood, church-going memories. The smell of Lilies. New clothes. The Easter bonnet my mom wanted...
28 Mar
Balance Focus Relationships

5 Principles for Focusing on the Now

by Kari Scare
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Having a Balanced Focus Many people live in the past. Some long for the glory days while others staunchly resist any change. Others live planning...