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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 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,...
Mama Bears and Warriors: Tears and Joy
Buckets. Buckets and buckets of tears. That’s the only way I can describe the tears I have shed over the years because of living with hemophilia in my home. Both of my sons have had their own struggles with hemophilia and inhibitors, and the tears I have...
Trust: Holding on to the One who Matters
Have you ever seen people take part in a "trust" exercise? They stand with their arms crossed over their chest, close their eyes and fall backwards hoping that they will be caught. There are not cushions on the floor to cushion a fall, or a net to catch them, they...
Looking Forward
It's really December 3rd. I don't feel like the holiday season has truly begun. It's not cold enough! It looks like the weather will cool down some more this week and I am hoping that the Christmas season will start to resonate in my home. There is decorating and...
Fleeting enjoyment or lasting joy?
The holiday season is here. The trees that have been up in some stores since October are now appropriate for the season. Black Friday begins on Thanksgiving, holiday commercials are playing on the television, and we cannot seem to get away from retailers constantly...
Episode 4: Meet Christa
Meet Christa Dardaganian. She is the wife of a pastor in the Presbyterian church, living in Ohio. Christa has a heart for youth ministry, is a "dance mom," and is searching for her passion. You will appreciate her honesty and you will be rooting for her 🙂 Subscribe...
Reminders and Thanks
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. The crisp air, crunchy leaves, the smell of fireplaces burning in the neighborhood, and the feast. From getting up at 5 am to get the turkey in the oven, to the nap in the afternoon…I love this holiday. I find myself thinking back...
Birthday wishes for my dear friend
Sharing a favorite post from 2015 in honor of my friend's birthday today. Send your friends a text and tell them how much you love them. Today my heart was blessed in a way that was almost too much to accept. I went on my usual Saturday ride with my friend Maggie. We...
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