Meandering down a country road in my minivan, I saw it. Out of the corner of my eye, surrounded by…
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How We Celebrate Birthdays
The other day, my middle girl turned 17. We didn’t have a “friend party” this year, just a nice, family…
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10 Tips for Staying Happily Married
Last weekend, Brian and I celebrated our 22nd anniversary. I can hardly believe it’s been that long since the day…
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Precious Memories
May 17. It is 6 months since that terrible night, when I got the call that my daughter had been critically…
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In Everything Give Thanks
Last month, I wrote about our experience with our daughter’s accident. What I didn’t mention was that I had just…
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My Grace is Sufficient for You
The phone rang in the middle of the night. It was the call every parent dreads. Our daughter Julie, a…
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Book Review: Life of Faith “Millie” series
Christmas is approaching, and according to family tradition, our girls will each receive a book as one of their presents….
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His Ways are not Our Ways
It is my turn to post. I am late, actually. Several catchy articles compete for attention in my brain, all…
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Barbecue Cups
When I first got married, I brought this dish to virtually every potluck I went to, and always received requests…
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The Brownies They’ll Never Forget
Long ago, I made my brownies from one of those mixes you can buy at the store. And I was…
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Endings and Beginnings
“The end of anything is sad.” I often think of this quote by my grandmother, and lately, it has come…
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My Favorite Cleaning Products
I hear everyone’s spring cleaning right now. I need to catch up! Meanwhile, I’ll dream of some of my favorite…
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Thou Shalt Love Thy Neighbor As Thyself
I learned these verses many, many years before I accepted Christ and actually began reading the Bible. In fact, I’ll…
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