The line started at the front door and snaked into the parking lot. It crossed two rows of parking stalls and grew steadily as more cars filled the lot. The store wouldn’t open for another 30-minutes but the crowd had formed, posed to rush the door. The chatter in the line was somber, serious - …
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Road Trip
Last week a friend invited me to join her on a 896-mile roundtrip journey from Oregon to California. She was making the trip to care for a family member following surgery. I would have a chance to spend time with my sister and niece. We would have a chance to check off an item on …
From the Distance
I think of my sister often. Not because she’s passed away or we are estranged. I think of her because she showed me the face of courage. She taught me what it means to be brave. When his hand slapped and beat her – she focused on her baby’s future. When he kicked her – …
God’s Greatest Gift – The Gift of Eternal Life
I was so excited this Christmas about the gift I selected for my husband! It was something he needed, unexpected, actually something he never considered. His home office chair was made up of bits and pieces from his previous chair and parts found at a thrift store. It worked and he was excited about his …
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God’s Second Gift – The Gift of New Life
Christmas is 2-days away and I am so excited about sharing time with my husband. We’ve celebrated with family and friends and now we get a chance to slow down, light a fire in the fireplace, cuddle together on the couch, and reflect on all the blessings, the gifts, God has given us this year. …
God’s First Gift – The Gift of Life
If we are honest, Christmas is hard! The shopping, cooking, parties, cards, expectations, unmet expectations, and inevitable disappointments. All condensed into a 4-week period. There is just not enough time to make it all fit and sometimes not sufficient emotional capital to address all the needs. Christmas can be challenging! I think one of my …
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