As I was paying bills, it happened again. Another online company wanted me to upgrade my account. Translation: pay more money for a few more services. Nay, nay. Ah, upgrading. The DIY shows focus on upgrading the home, particularly the kitchen. Fun to watch and imagine how I might do the same. Some day. As […]
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She was introduced to me as a stranger, this woman who shared the drive to a writers conference. But within five miles we connected, as women often do when they share about their broken hearts, lifelong dreams and always always — their beloved children. We discovered our common links: college football, country living, the love
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Today is the day I have been dreading, yet looking forward to its arrival. July 16. One year since my friend Deb stepped into eternity. I have dreaded this date because of the following: Memories will unavoidably reoccur—scenes from the ICU, holding her hand even as it grew colder, wishing and praying she could wake
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Throughout my search for a church, I have gleaned important lessons. Because life-long learning is one of my core values, it gives me joy to learn something new or to confirm principles I’ve known for decades. So what have I learned? The Community of Believers Thrives Throughout this year, I have met so many wonderful
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“Don’t shop around for a church. Let the Holy spirit draw you into community.”
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Something special happens when I begin to birth a book. I’m not sure if I am unique in this. Perhaps other writers will comment and let me know if I’m weird or somewhat normal. Because one of my core values is life-long learning, I love to initiate research. So with the new idea, I start
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Because one of my core values is life-long learning, I am always reading and scouting out new resources. As a writer, I yearn to pen unique words or phrases that leave my readers with their own a-ha moments, something to think about all day, some treasure that leaves a taste of hope in their lives.
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