Dear Deb, The book is finished. You would be so glad. If you were here, we would celebrate at a Mexican restaurant with fabulous guacamole. Plenty of chips. Constant refills. You would give me hugs and “I knew you could do it” words. Throughout our meal, I would be thanking you for pushing me, for […]
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“Surely that isn’t possible,” she said, this woman who loved and was loved by an amazing man for thirty-three years. “Oh, but it is possible. Not only possible, but it happens more often than you might think.” I countered with the mental images of countless women whose stories underscore the truth. Domestic abuse DOES happen
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So many people seem to be waiting. A good friend is waiting in ICU with her seriously ill husband My son is waiting for complete healing and a blood clot to dissolve Another friend’s son is waiting anxiously for a job opening My nephew is waiting for the day his bride walks down the aisle
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How sad when our faith becomes glib—as ordinary as a slice of wheat toast. Then something happens that jerks us back into life and reminds us how much we need each other. Sometimes when people ask for prayer on social media, I scroll quickly through the problem. Busy with my own challenges. Figuring others will
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While my son was in surgery, I planned to write several blog posts, work on a newspaper column, maybe read a bit. My bag was filled with pens, paper, books. Any activity to forget my precious son was lying on a sterile table in a brightly-lit operating room. But the waiting room was so loud
It’s difficult to stay in hope while we’re standing in the darkness. Consider the faith of Mary Magdalene. Scripture tells us “While it was still dark, she went to the tomb” (John 20:1). While it was still dark, her faith was strong enough to visit the grave of her Lord. She wanted to be with
The surprise arrived in a letter from the city. Appraisals jumped. In my case, from 117,000 to 135,000. Seriously? I began to calculate the increase in taxes and insurance which equaled an increased monthly payment. How fast can I write more books and sign more writing clients? Must I forfeit buying flowers this year? I
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He was only 21 when a massive seizure revealed a Stage 3 brain tumor. Surgery, chemo and radiation followed. Then every six months, another MRI to determine the location of a possible re-occurrence. Throughout the next five years, every six months…another visit to the oncologist. His surprised response every time , “I don’t understand it.
Wasn’t it a wonderful experience to watch the documentaries and funeral service of Billy Graham? What an amazing spiritual leader! Several memes, posts and commentators spoke the words from Scripture, “Well done. Good and faithful servant.” Although I agree with that sentiment, especially for Billy, I struggle with the root of what that subject means.
After my final attempt at the perfect recipe, I wondered what to do with the plate full of brownies. Sampled one. Scrumptious! Now what? Leaving brownies on my kitchen counter would result in constant temptation. The next day was Sunday, so I decided to take my chocolate offering to the coffee bar at church. I
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