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    Love Your Neighbor

    Many years ago, I lived in a small Eskimo village called Gambell, Alaska. Gambell is on an island in…

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    Remaining Hopeful

    With every end, there is a beginning. After an exhausting pregnancy, my sister gave birth to the wor…

  • His Strength, My Joy

    In the book Decision, Joni Eareckson Tada writes: Honesty is always the best policy, but especially …

  • Washing Dishes

    One evening last week I turned on the dishwasher and we took the dog on a walk. Upon returning, the …

  • A Work in Progress

    I was at home sitting on my bed watching a show on Hulu when I got a phone call from a 323 number. I…

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