He Restores My Soul
We renovated. We moved. It’s so easy to write those words, but really. Really. Moving is a pain. Renovating is a …
Mugs, Penguins, and Other Inherited Treasures
When I first began the process of cleaning out my childhood home, I had grand plans to organize, plans to …
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Art and Peaca
For a Christian, redeemed by the work of Christ and living within the norms of Scripture and under the leadership …
The Body of Christ
I’d be lost without my church community. Even from a young age, the local body of believers our family was …
One, Two, Three Wishes for the New Year
My youngest came down the stairs pretty angry the other morning. She plopped herself in front of the fireplace, folded …
Hard Wait
The kids were home alone the other night with their big sister in charge. While it’s difficult to watch the …
Follow the Hand
Before becoming a parent of a Lily (a third, feisty, strong-willed child) I fully admit that I wondered a lot about …
Giving Life
My youngest came down the stairs late the other night and was crying hard. As if directed by a conductor, …
The Creek
The house I grew up in had a large creek in the backyard. It felt to me like the creek …
Pumping Gas: Lessons Learned in Changing Seasons
When I was a senior, I didn’t know how to put gas in my car. I kind of can’t believe …
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