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Slow to Speak, But Not Silent

There is an adage in the world of writers to “write what you know.” This practice has served me well over the years as I write about faith, family, ecclesiastical …

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What Remains as Christmas Traditions Change

At a recent Christmas party, my colleagues were invited to share their Christmas traditions and ways they celebrate the season. There were stories of gathering with family, baking cookies and …

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Who Deserves a Christmas Blessing?

Every Christmas, a local Christian radio station in my area likes to do Christmas giveaways called their “Christmas Blessing.” Throughout December, the show invites listeners to nominate an inspiring family …

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Gratitude and a little grief

This morning I had a little victory. It is silly, really, in the grand scheme of things. But not necessarily silly to me because it relates to my heart. I don’t …

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He will be our peace

The world seems anything but peaceful right now. Even as the holiday season unfolds, rife with symbols of peace, our spirits are burdened. News of war, terrorism, and unrest can't …

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Why remembering pain is a gift

Experts claim that the body keeps score as it relates to trauma. And I’m inclined to believe it. Because there is no other way to explain what this week does …

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How am I doing?

It has been five months since being blindsided by my aneurysm diagnosis. Given my age, good health and lack of any discernible reason for this, I was urged by several local doctors and CV …

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Ain’t That Pretty

A few years ago, my sisters texted me pictures of their Christmas cacti blooming. It turns out, they’d each purchased one in honor of our beloved grandmother. We laughed at …

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My Life is In His Hands

The other day I was listening to a favorite gospel song while out on a run. I learned it back in my college gospel choir and have always loved the …

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I am so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers

L.M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables famously said, “I am so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” I couldn’t agree more. I love everything about October …

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