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April 27, 2016
Fighting with Evil: Road Edition
I picked a fight with my husband on Sunday. We were in the car, driving somewhere we’d never been before, a situation that makes easy pickings for a fight. Wrong turns. Missed exits. A married fight is hardly news, but for us it’s not…
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April 16, 2016
Pausing in the Swirl of Life
Have you ever looked forward to an event, only to have your plans completely crumble? “Life intrudes” we might say. Or “God laughs when we make plans.” If you know people of Dutch descent, you will understand this: we are not known for…
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March 28, 2016
Spying on Dinosaurs
Have you ever seen a rookery? These are great blue herons tending their nests, which are clustered together, high in a tall tree on a riverbank. We watched the herons flap away and return, their dinosaur wings powerful. Share This: edit
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March 15, 2016
Green Pastures
Where do you go to restore your soul? For me, spring always brings a bit of restlessness. On an unseasonably warm day last week, I drove out to Holy Cross Abbey to restore my soul. I emailed Brother James that morning and he responded…
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Pastures
Where do you go to restore your soul? For me, spring always brings a bit of restlessness. On an unseasonably warm day last week, I drove out to Holy Cross Abbey to restore my soul. I emailed Brother James that morning and he responded…
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March 9, 2016
Looking for Christ in the face of the Other
The “connectivity” of our world can bring such blessing. I received an email the other day from The Very Rev. Canon Dr. Gregory Jenks, who is the Dean of St. George’s College in Jerusalem. Perhaps you will recall that St. George’s hosted the…
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February 24, 2016
Virtual Pilgrim: Underneath Jerusalem’s Western Wall
Are you looking for ways to “walk with Jesus” during this season of Lent? I invite you to check out the videos produced by Eran Frenkel in Jerusalem. His most recent video takes us through the Western Wall Tunnels. This is a place…
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February 23, 2016
Kirkus Review — Starred!
I feel like I’m seeing stars! Kirkus gave my memoir a starred review! What a thrill that my first advance review is so positive. I just had to share my good news with you. The review gives a thorough synopsis of the book’s…
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February 19, 2016
Conversations with Strangers, Hairdresser edition
While I waited for my hair appointment, I chatted with two women over the magazines. They mentioned they were sisters, so I said, “How nice to make your hair a family affair.” “It is nice, but it’s not for a nice reason. Our…
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A Land of Giants
While I was waiting for a hair appointment today, I chatted with two women over the magazines. It turned out they were sisters, so I commented, “Oh how nice to make this a family affair.” One sister said, “It is nice, but it’s…
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