The Mighty Underdog
I’m not a crier. It’s pretty rare something moves me to tears. Many times I’ve felt awkward in group settings when everyone seems to be crying except me. Weddings (including mine), graduations, even funerals I’ll…
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The Sippy Cup Years
This time last year I was very pregnant with our fourth child, only six weeks away from delivery. I was excited for 2012 to begin so I would get to meet him and see how…
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Prayer
“Unless it is indeed the heart’s conversation with a living, personal God, prayer is only wishful thinking. Christian (or biblical) prayer involves active struggle with God– not passive resignation, as in so much mysticism. It…
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There’s Something About Mary
Well, if you’ve made it past that possibly unsavory title referring to a somewhat inappropriate 90’s movie I applaud you. There is something about Mary, though, and it’s my sincere hope we can all learn…
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Smell
Cinnamon. Clove. Apple. Wood-smoke. Pine. Sugar cookies. Scents that take me back to the Christmas of my childhood instantly. The scent of Ralph Lauren Polo aftershave wraps me in one of my beloved grandfather’s bear…