On Gratitude
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November 26, 2015
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This Thing Called Life
We’ve been keeping a gratitude journal since the beginning of the year, just a simple, pocket-sized day planner. Each night before bed, we climb under the covers and I ask him, “What are your thankfuls today?” and I jot them down and in no time at all, we have an abundance of good things and … Continue reading "On Gratitude"
Read MoreEngaging My Mind: (More) Thoughts on Syrian Refugees
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November 23, 2015
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Loving Others
This past week, I’ve given a significant amount of time and energy to reading and thinking about the debate here in the United States surrounding the President’s plan to bring Syrian refugees to our shores. I’ve posted some arguments that appeal primarily to the heart (found here and here), as they fit a little more … Continue reading "Engaging My Mind: (More) Thoughts on Syrian Refugees"
Read MoreWorthwhile Weekend Words
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November 21, 2015
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This Thing Called Life
Fear not: there were many valuable reads out there this week that have nothing to do with the refugee crisis in the Middle East. If you are weary of the debate, give some of these a try: Both Micha Boyett and Addie Zierman had oh-so-relatable pieces on the topics of faith and doubt in recent weeks. … Continue reading "Worthwhile Weekend Words"
Read MoreTeach Us How to Love
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November 20, 2015
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Loving Others
This past summer, BSF teaching leaders from around the globe gathered at the organization’s headquarters in Dallas to learn about Revelation. They were there for a week. Teaching leaders from New York and Nigeria, from Indiana and Ireland, gathered together to study God’s word, to participate in workshops and choirs, to hear from panels of … Continue reading "Teach Us How to Love"
Read MoreNo Easy Answers
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November 17, 2015
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Loving Others
I listened to a podcast this morning as I ran, one on the creative life, on finding your voice. The men on the show discussed a number of topics, from being aware of your audience to determining your identity to overcoming fear in order to achieve new things. It was while they were discussing this … Continue reading "No Easy Answers"
Read MoreIf We Close Our Borders, the Terrorists Win
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November 16, 2015
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Loving Others
She plays in our kitchen, toddling on the tile floor with a tennis ball in her hand, her diapered rear providing a soft cushion when she miscalculates, topples over. This sweet girl is full of wonder, full of joy and light and fun. She explores her world, curious and alive, and she knows she is … Continue reading "If We Close Our Borders, the Terrorists Win"
Read MoreWhen Darkness Prevails
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November 16, 2015
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Loving God
I tuck myself into a corner of the couch, my computer on my lap. The fire dances in the wood stove, flickering and waving, mesmerizing, and for a moment, I am lost in a world of violet and gold. A cat curls behind me, her purr rumbling in my ear. Our black lab lies sprawled on … Continue reading "When Darkness Prevails"
Read More{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}
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November 12, 2015
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This Thing Called Life
~Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life with Like Mother, Like Daughter~ {Pretty} Earlier this week, Jonathan stopped by a local thrift store and found the perfect chair to go with our roll-top desk. He moved the desk into our room, cleared it off, and gave me my very own writing corner. Isn’t it … Continue reading "{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}"
Read MoreOn Friendship and Ministry
Author’s Note: I wrote this about six months ago, and it’s been languishing in my drafts folder for all that time, just waiting to be published. Because my writing time has been consumed with NaNoWriMo and my fiction class lately, now seems the perfect time to share it. 🙂 As a follower of Jesus, somebody … Continue reading "On Friendship and Ministry"
Read MoreHelp My Unbelief
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November 04, 2015
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Loving God
The thought occurs to me, as I work out this faith of mine with fear and trembling, that so often, I find it hard to believe. I’m not supposed to say this; I’m not supposed to doubt. I’m supposed to have a faith like Abraham, trusting, strong, true. I’m supposed to have a faith that … Continue reading "Help My Unbelief"
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