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March 4, 2016
Look Inside My Research Process
To understand my research process, you must first realize how utterly compulsive I am. When I was in high school, I hated history—can you believe it? I never read the chapters, so when it was time for a test, it was time to cram! I would go home, grab my book, notes, and a can … Read More
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February 29, 2016
Thoughts on Home by Tina Chen
We just got back from a week in Thailand. I was so happy to be home. In the first twenty-four hours, I caught myself thinking over and over, “It’s so good to be home,” “I missed this,” and similar thoughts. And then something hit me. The reason it’s so great to be home is that … Read More
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February 26, 2016
When It’s Hard to Love…
Our three-year-old grand-daughter Piper is a fount of illustrative material, so when our daughter called the other day with another “Piper-ism” I wasn’t surprised. Evidently, they’d had sort of a tough day. Piper looked at her mother—hand on hip—and said, “Mommy, I love you, but sometimes it’s hard.” Seriously? How can you not chuckle at … Read More
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February 22, 2016
Treasure Found by Tracie Heskett
You just never know where you will find a treasure of inspiration. Today I’m reading a booklet, like a printed workshop, on writing. Toward the end, there’s a bit about building sand castles, in the context of being complete in Christ, recognizing and living out our true identity in Him. This is where I’ve been … Read More
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February 19, 2016
A Penny for Your Thoughts
My hubby and I just watched What Women Want, with Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt. If you haven’t seen it, here is IMDb’s short summary: After an accidental slip in the bathtub, a chauvinistic marketing executive gains the ability to hear what women are really thinking. Can you imagine having the ability to know EVERYTHING … Read More
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February 15, 2016
Anticipating Miriam by Kate Hodges
In eager anticipation of my copy of Miriam, I thought I would look up mention of her in the Bible to look for story clues. There are only a few mentions of her, by name, and two of them stuck out to me. At the beginning of the Israelites journey, just after the safe crossing … Read More
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February 12, 2016
Give Up or Give Over
It’s just the difference in one little word—up or over—but the choice can change lives. Ever tried to potty-train a two year old? Raise a teenager? Then you might have felt like giving up. Those precious rascals can push parents to the very edge of insanity. Maybe you’re single and long for a spouse, or … Read More
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February 8, 2016
Hello, You.
Hello, you. I’m writing this devotional specifically for my fifty-two BFFs (the launch team that will help me promote Miriam when it comes out in March), but I have written it with you also in mind. Yes, you. I have prayed for you—whether you are a member of my BFF team or not. If you’re … Read More
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February 5, 2016
Embrace Your Inner Donkey
How’s your self-esteem? On a scale of 1-10, how would you rank your outward appearance? Too fat, too skinny? Too tall, too short? Hair too curly, too straight—or is there simply too little left to assess? Should we talk about wrinkles? Okay, let’s not. Do you have Antique’s Disease—when your chest falls into your drawers? … Read More
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February 1, 2016
Splendidly Shaken by Dawn Cronk
Sometimes, just when life is moving along splendidly, things happen that could change everything. My marriage is great, and life is good. I am the mother of three girls all of whom are engaged and getting married this year. This will be a good change. The planning for each is fun with each daughter having … Read More
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