When my husband finished seminary in 2006, I was pregnant with boy number four and looking forward to doing ministry in a church. I was …
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Expressions of Love
How many times have I signed a letter or an email or a birthday card that way? I wouldn’t even attempt to count. Even though …
Read More »Food Survival in Hard Times
During the time of any major catastrophe or natural disaster, figuring out food becomes challenging. Most urban folks depend on supermarkets to supply needs. Facing …
Read More »What Excites Me
I love life. I love living. I love my life. It’s not that I haven’t faced challenges before. It’s not that I haven’t had sad …
Read More »After the Virus
Will I remember with fondness the days I woke up side by side with my husband, both of us staggering to the kitchen? Him making …
Read More »It’s About Time
Family dinnertime in our home has become a sacred ritual. I’ve always enjoyed cooking and feeding my family. These days when there is less to …
Read More »Mechanical Breakdown
Dear God: Lord, it’s so frustrating when our machines don’t work. Some people can just wave a wrench and their washing machines gulp apologetically and …
Read More »You’re Never Alone
When I first learned of Covid-19, I, like many Americans, didn’t pay much mind. I had seen the news stories about the virus plaguing China …
Read More »Concerned About My Son
I am concerned about my son during this pandemic. Oh he’s totally unaware of what is going on and is as happy as can be …
Read More »We Have Been Robbed
When I was a new mother nursing my first baby, I thought I would be feeding that baby forever! He was constantly hungry—when I wanted …
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