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Category Archives: Christianity
God’s Word: Absolute Truth in an Age of Lies
Mid-morning is my favorite time to read the Bible, study scripture and pray. I have the luxury of having free time in the middle of the morning because I no longer have kids at home and have recently retired. My … Continue reading
Deep Thoughts on Steadfast Faith
Faith is a living and unshakable confidence. A belief in God so assured that a man would die a thousand deaths for its sake. —Martin Luther Why do I believe there is a God when so many others don’t? … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Church Life, Parenting, Spiritual Encouragement
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Sorting Through the Clutter: A Family Project
I sat contentedly in a camping chair watching my grown children amidst the clutter and chaos of our latest family project—a long-overdue sorting of their childhood artifacts and memories. This year we had them all home for Thanksgiving—a … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Grandparenting, Parenting, Thankfulness
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Roots are Easy, Wings are Hard : Preparing Your Children for Success
We’ve all heard that we need to give our children roots and wings. I think we can all agree that the roots part is easy; we just love them consistently, provide for their basic needs and let them know they … Continue reading
Post-Mom Life and the Search for Significance
I recently slid quietly into a new decade of life—one where I get discounts on Tuesdays at certain department stores, receive targeted ads for wrinkle creams on my computer, and qualify to go on the church bus to the … Continue reading
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