Marriage is so Much Trouble
One October day, Tom and I decided to make a quick trip to the mountains. While we gathered all the things, and it seemed to take forever just to load the car, I had a recurring thought. I wondered why we’d go to so much ...
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I Married a Stranger
I feel a little jealous when someone says, "I married my best friend!" or “We were high school sweethearts.” honeymoon 1985 I married a stranger. Friends arranged a blind date for us, and after that night, we virtually dated on our landlines. We had a ...
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A Call to Thankfulness
Imagine yourself a pilgrim in 1621. You and your entourage have mistakenly landed in the wilds of Massachusetts (rather than Virginia) during a harsh winter. Half of your friends and family have died. You’ve experienced a year of tragedy, famine and sickness. Your shelter is ...
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Does God Still Speak Today?
A lovely woman topped with pure white hair approached me on the walking path. She wore a bright gold top that matched the season, and at each step she leaned awkwardly to one side or the other. She seemed to be in pain. The familiar ...
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Walking in Stride With God
Walking in stride with God is something I’ve worked on for years. I have a natural tendency to make decisions based on how I feel rather than what God wants me to do. Especially when in proximity with others I try to give way to ...
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Using What You Possess to Bless Others
Many centuries ago there lived a Gentile woman in the town of Zarapheth, in Lebanon. Although her actual name isn’t mentioned, I like to call her Zoe, which means life. Her story from 1 Kings 17, came into my life at just the right time ...
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How Does Your Home Make You Feel?
With the chaos in our world presently, I feel frustrated that, alone, I can’t make much of a positive difference. I’ll pray continually for our country and be one of the first in line at the polls in November, but I wish I could do ...
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My Special Supper Guest
When I grew up in the deep south, we called our evening meal supper, and reserved the term “dinner” for fancy meals. This week a special guest joined me for supper. I set the table with mats and napkins, and placed three candles in my ...
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Finding Treasures Through Taking Risks
When I think about the best parts of my life, I realize they came to me after I took risks. Common sense might say avoid taking risks. You never know what the outcome will be, which occasionally strikes fear in me. My perspective changes when ...
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A Home for All Seasons
I watched rain douse the window and listened to the rumble of thunder as I looked outside. I remembered that I once wished for a window above the sink. Sometimes I miss the gifts right in front of me. I moved more quickly than usual ...
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Finding Strength from the Strain
I discovered Dove chocolates (with almonds!) in the cabinet above the fridge. If I stand on tiptoes, strain with all my might and fully extend my arm, I can reach the bag. I need chocolate. Nothing will stop me, not even a little pain. Strain: ...
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How to Claim Your Prize
Lord, what do I do with the swirling thoughts, ideas, and passions inside my head? How do I use what I’ve learned, what I care about and my faith to help others? This was our conversation during my morning walk. He replied: Claim your Prize ...
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