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It's early morning as I write these words, far too early for most of humanity on this side of the hemisphere to be up and stumbling about their kitchen, searching for coffee. To-do lists are swirling in my brain, and my fingers are itching to set ideas to paper, to...
All Things Work Together for Good…Really?
I have often read the verse that states, “All things God works for the good of those who love him” (Romans 8:28). While it is a sentence that I should embrace, I looked at it as a platitude that I said but truly did not believe. I recently had the experience of seeing...
The Green Chair
“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.” John 10:27 (NKJV) I have a favorite coffee shop. For years in the town we used to live in, I was a frequent customer. Still am, as often as I can be, on the weekend. It is located in a charming old...
Magnificent Meatballs
On New Year’s Day I decided to work towards adding simplicity to my life. As I thought about how to do that it occurred to me that it might actually be easier to plan out my meals in advance rather than going into a full-on panic every afternoon at 4:00. And yes, I do...
Six Fun Spring Break “Staycation” Ideas
If you aren’t one of the lucky ones who get to escape Minnesota’s long winter over spring break to visit someplace exotic, there are still many great opportunities to spend time with your family and create lasting memories. Skip jet-lag and foreign-food tummy troubles...
Live Like an Ant
I am a sucker for lists. Mostly I love lists because they make me feel like I am moving forward. I want to feel progress at all times. So anything that is titled, “Ten Things to Make 2015 the Best Year Ever” or, “Five Steps to Younger Looking Skin” grab my attention....
The Game
I grew up going to church. As a child, it seemed like we were in church every time the doors were open. Sunday night services went long and often I’d fall asleep on a pew. Over all these years, I’ve heard a lot of sermons. Funny thing, I can’t remember the meaning...
Jesus Was Not a Boy Scout
As a former Girl Scout I have diligently followed the motto “Be Prepared” my whole life. At least I’ve tried. In my car I keep umbrellas, towels, scissors, really anything one might possibly need while away from home. And sure, I don’t have jumper cables, but I do...
I Have So Much
I recently returned from a short-term, group mission trip to Guatemala to minister to pastor’s wives in various parts of the country. It was an amazing experience, and our team is still processing all that God did while we were there. We were asked to consider taking...
Caveman Lessons
Paleo. We seem to hear the word more every day. Paleo diet. Paleo lifestyle. Paleo chocolate chip banana bacon muffins. There is so much information out there regarding this increasingly popular lifestyle, it can get pretty confusing. I was confronted with the...
