Church has been a mainstay in my life for years. I remember my dad parting my hair from east to west every week before church …
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A Break In the Weather
Dear God: Our whole state is locked in a deep freeze, Father, and this four-day snowstorm has crippled us all. The roads are piled high …
Read More »The Photo
My husband is a very good photographer. He owns several impressive cameras and enjoys nature photography. He hopes to share some of the photos with …
Read More »Changing Jobs
Like many Americans, you or someone you know may have found yourselves singing the pink slip blues. But it does not need to be all …
Read More »Navigating U.S. Health Care
I would have never guessed that when my Mom came to visit me that I would spend so much time in doctors’ offices, that I …
Read More »Those Growing Bones
Getting our kids to eat healthily can be quite a task but being persistent has its benefits. One benefit is supporting the growth of healthy …
Read More »Afraid of Flying
I’m what they call an, *ahem* “Expert Flyer.” There’s even a special security checkpoint line at some airports for me and my kind. We, the …
Read More »Competitive Spirit
Dear God: Lord, please temper my competitive juices just a little bit. (Okay, a lot.) It’s fun to win and to be the best at …
Read More »A More Perfect Peace
We just finished prayer at the end of morning worship at my small Christian elementary school when our principal appeared at the door of our …
Read More »A Killer Salad
It was a typical Friday morning at the coffee shop. The beaming yellow sun rose, making its way into the sky from the deep charcoal-gray …
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