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Tag Archives: comfort

Shushing the Baby

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Several years ago, as I anticipated our first grandchild’s arrival, I brushed up on my baby skills. A young friend loaned me a popular and …

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Vision Boards

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On a January evening, a dozen women gathered to create vision boards to enhance our intentions for the new year. My daughter invited me to …

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When in Pain

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As a young adult, I often call my mom to vent about the stress I go through at school and update her on what has …

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I Will Give Your Rest

Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28, NLT). …

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The Missing Piece

My nephew put his face in his hands and let out a long deep sigh. That sigh came from somewhere deep inside of him. I …

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Escaping Into Sleep

I was having trouble falling to sleep last night. So I tried to trick my racing thoughts into making sense. This is my poem for …

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My Flight Home

“Dad, I want to come home.” A tear slid down my cheek as I choked back uncontrollable sobs. It had only been three hours – …

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Art Saves

Art as a concept saves lives and everyone should make room for it in theirs. A short declaration but it is a true one, and …

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Those Who Mourn

Today is my grandmother’s birthday. She would have been 87. She passed away 10 days ago. I was in my kitchen with my sister when …

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