The Parenting Crucible
“Is he a good baby?” I know I’ve asked it myself…and yet, I can’t help but give a little moue…
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Something Big Is Coming
We live in a small town in central Illinois. It’s a place where life is predictable and comfortable. However, occasionally…
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Beauty Revealed
Friends of a Season Last month, I ran into a friend from college. We’ll call her L. She and I…
You Need to Take a Shower
Sow righteousness for yourselves,Reap the fruit of unfailing love,And break up your unplowed ground.For it is time to seek the…
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Sock Monsters and the Dragging of Feet
Today I spent two hours folding socks, 227 pairs of socks. Actually, it was 227 pairs of socks (68 of…
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Hearts and Thoughts Under His Keep
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have a worry-free life? Even when we try to be at peace, it is difficult…
Lessons From a Snowboarder
I am getting older. Okay, who am I kidding? Many would say I’ve already arrived. After all, I do receive…
Is All truly Well?
One of my favorite Christmas songs is “All is Well” by Michael W. Smith. *Point of Grace’s version is, in…