Charlotte—More Than a Friend
I lost a dear friend this week. Actually, she's not lost. It's me who's lost just knowing she's not here. Her earthly ties were cut loose and she flew right into the arms of Jesus. I'm hurting for my loss but no doubt the loss ...
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Sunday Dinner and Our Favorite Recipe
Some of my friends thought I was a bit crazy; others seemed impressed, regarding my tradition of serving Sunday dinner. What was the norm in earlier years has often been replaced by fast food. When I was a child, restaurants were closed on Sundays! I ...
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More House Sap
"Our house was not unsentient matter — it had a heart and a soul, and eyes to see with…. We never came home from an absence that its face did not light up and speak out its eloquent welcome — and we could not enter ...
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Why We Should Keep Throwing Showers
My daughter Katherine was about three years old when I walked upstairs and saw a long row of shoes–our family's shoes–up and down the hallway, near the bathroom door. There she was, bright eyed with that perpetual smile. "Joy" was the nickname I'd given her ...
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Strength Training
Clearly no one desires difficulties in life, but I've heard lots of folks say that they've benefitted from the challenging experiences they've lived through. I know I have. I can look back and see how my character was honed through the trials in my life ...
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Dreams for My Granddaughter
We just celebrated Eliza Jo's first birthday with a "pool party" in our back yard. All the cool kids were there. The grandparent hype is true! Full heart; big feelings. Grandchildren really are our crown, as Proverbs 17:6 states. This morning she stretched her arms ...
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How to be Strong
I was feeling weak and vulnerable. Awake most of the night, I was anxious about house-buying decisions and transitions; then dragging around in a fog early the next morning, When I showed up to take care of Eliza, Mary and John read my expression. Sharing ...
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To-Do’s for My Last Day
"If today were your last, would you do what you're doing? Or would you love more, give more, forgive more? Forgive and give as if it were your last opportunity. Love like there's no tomorrow, and if tomorrow comes, love again." Max Lucado On my ...
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