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Everyday Life

What Do You Want?

What do you want? A simple question with a lot of intent. You’ve probably asked your kids a million times that very same demand. But what if you

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Everyday Life

Letting Go

Recently my six-year-old granddaughter propped herself up on my living room table, positioning herself for the big talent show that she would be performing for everyone. With great

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Everyday Life

Goodness in the Midst of Trouble

“We can complain because rosebushes have thorns or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.” How many times have we heard this quote? It makes sense until you pick

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Everyday Life

Enjoy the Little Things

I must admit, for years my life has been…Go! Go! Go! Between ministry and family obligations, I’ve found myself going from one deadline to the next. For busy

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Everyday Life

Steeple Chaser

The sight of the spire jutting toward the sky melts my heart and brings me to a spirit of worship. Big or small, white or black, metal or

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Building Character

Using the Pandemic for Good

We’re all experiencing something we’ve never encountered before, and it’s more than a little disconcerting. We like having our ducks all in a row, don’t we? How do

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Everyday Life

Building Your Team

I am a huge fan of college football. Saturdays spent watching the gridiron battles are a rare luxury. Today I nestled in for a few hours of work

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Everyday Life

What’s Your Plymouth Rock?

As an American history teacher for eighteen years, any chance to visit historical sites sets my blood to racing. So on a vacation to Massachusetts, I couldn’t wait

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