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Everyday Life

Sin is Welcome Here

I don’t like to brag, but I did a pretty incredible thing with my two boys. I created a kind rule-follower and an adorable, ornery rebel. That takes

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Everyday Life

Thankful

I have two beautiful trees in my front yard. My favorite tree of all casts shade over the whole yard and also holds a tree swing, which I

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Building Character

Stop the Noise

One of the best presents I’ve given my nephew on Christmas was Magic Tracks, the amazing race track that can bend, flex, and glow. It definitely was fun

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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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