The moaning howl of a 50 mph wind woke me from a deep sleep last night. I could hear the whining gusts moving through the …
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God Became Flesh
The idea of a woman getting pregnant without the help of a male partner is not particularly amazing today. In vitro fertilization is commonly practiced. …
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Growing up I was teased by my classmates. I was teased for being tall and thin. I was teased because my mom gave us healthy …
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Recently I listened to an online conference with a variety of speakers. I was especially impressed by several professionals addressing the challenges of parenting in …
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When I am at work, I usually eat lunch at my desk, but today I decided to stop by one of my favorite restaurants. As …
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“When you get to the end of all the light you know and it’s time to step into the darkness of the unknown, faith is …
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When I first moved to California, I felt like a fish out of water. I had moved from New York City to begin graduate school …
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One particular November day, my son Michael and I had taken his old 1976 pick-up to the wooded lot in back of our home to …
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The first time I spent a night alone away from my parents, I slept at my grandparents’ house about 10 miles from home. I remember …
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“I am thankful for the wind. I am thankful for the wind. I’m thankful for the wind.” Although I can’t remember if I said those …
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