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The Fishbowl Podcast
The podcast for leaders in ministry and the world
Oozing Everyday
Thoughts on life and faith while “oozing”‘ with the light of Christ
2 Brothers with Hemophilia
The journey of two brothers with Severe hemophilia A
Episode 6 – Meet Mikel
Mikel is the wife of a UMC pastor in Montana. Her love for her family is obvious as she talks to us about finding her way as the pastor's wife with her children being her main "ministry" at this time in their lives. Her message about comparison is a timely one. Join...
A Wonderful Surprise
Surprises. You either like them, or you don't. I am the kind of person who likes to know what to expect. Spontaneity is not my forte. I recently traveled to Kentucky on a business trip and was going to be working with a colleague I had not worked with before. My...
Tips for Managing Your Bleeding Disorder in the New Year
When you have a year that is best left in the past, ushering in the new year is a time of celebration. You start with a clean slate and an attitude of hopefulness for what is yet to come.For many years I based the quality of a year on how many...
Letting Go: Working on Forgiveness
I have never been one to let people "run over" me. Even back in high school, when I was the target of racial discrimination, I fought. I talked to my Dad, who always supported me, went with my argument to the administration building, and won. I was being held back...
Making plans: It’s not always what you expect
Life is funny. You make plans, and then after some time goes by, you realize that was a big mistake. Your plans may not turn out the way you expected. I had always wanted to have at least two children and when Joe and I decided it was time to start our family, Julian...
One Word for 2018
This is the year. The year of change. The year of allowing myself to flourish. When I started to think about my word for the year, it came to me almost instantly. Flourish is not a word that we often hear, but when I read a passage from Psalms, I knew it was the word...
The Blessing Jar: Happy New Year!
At the beginning of 2017 I made a "blessing jar" for my family hoping this would become a new tradition. I took a big pickle jar, some ribbon and few stickers and placed it on the kitchen counter with a Sharpie and Post-it notes. I encouraged everyone to write down...
Episode 5: One Word 2018
Our host, Cazandra, shares the idea of having a word as our focus for the New Year. No more resolutions! Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes and leave a review! Please share the podcast and consider coming on the show. Email Cazandra at cazmac9910@gmail.com. Show...
The Year of “Change:” One Word 2017
My one word focus for the year has been "change." It was an obvious choice for me at the end of 2016 and my one word selections are not always that obvious for me. I had lost my job and that alone is what brought the word "change" to my heart. Whether I liked it or...
7 Tips for Holiday Travel Success
When you have a bleeding disorder and you are traveling, there are many things to remember. Forgetting factor or Huber needles can leave you in a bind, because these are not items that are easily found at your local drugstore. Making a list and keeping it handy,...
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