faith
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Fill’er Up
We just got back from a road trip along the East Coast — starting in D.C. and ending in New Jersey. When we reached the Garden State, we discovered a delightful surprise while getting gas: did you know New Jersey only has full-service gas stations? That’s right — you pull in, hand over your credit… Continue reading
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What time can’t touch
My husband and I are visiting our daughter who is studying abroad in Spain. While she goes to class, we’ve been exploring the cathedrals and museums—each one a breathtaking reminder of a time when faith and art were inseparable. The world-class Museo del Prado and the Cathedral of Almudena are among our favorites. Both reveal… Continue reading
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All of you
I confess I thought I was on my A game. There has been a lot going on with preparing for my brother-in-law’s celebration of life, with my daughter living abroad, with some life wrestling with my son, with letting go of a passion project that will have to go on hold for now. Just to… Continue reading
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Choose your own adventure. God is still with you.
Not long ago, a friend confided that she was having doubts about her marriage. She was trying to work on things with her husband, but he didn’t seem interested in working on the relationship. With trepidation, she asked me, “If God loves marriage, will he be disappointed in me if I choose to leave?” Another… Continue reading
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Choose your hard
Last week I was reminded of the saying: Choose your hard. It’s a concept that originated from a poem by Devon Brough, but has gone viral in recent years. The poem says, “Marriage is hard. Divorce is hard. Choose your hard. Obesity is hard. Being fit is hard. Choose your hard. Being in debt is hard. Being financially… Continue reading
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It’s your kindness
Unless you live under a rock, you probably read about “the proposal heard around the world”—this week Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got engaged. One detail caught my attention: Travis Kelce’s mom changed her Facebook cover photo to pictures of the two of them as children. Can I just say, I love that she did… Continue reading
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For the love
This week, I am savoring every moment with my daughter who is about to leave for a semester abroad. When I went through the empty nest transition the first time, it was rough. But those who have children moving toward full-time adulting understand that each departure is a little more bittersweet. We long to launch… Continue reading
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Why the obsession with sin?
Recently a friend of mine said to me, “I love Jesus, but I don’t love church because they’re always talking about sin and being a sinner. I’m a pretty good person. Why are they so focused on sin?” I have to admit, not too long ago, I held the same perspective. I worked hard to… Continue reading
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Book of the Year
Has anyone gotten swept up by the romantasy book movement happening right now? Books from authors like Rebecca Yaros and Sarah J. Maas are consistently featured on “Book of the year” lists. My daughter is a fan and recently sent me the funniest reel. In it, a girl explains: There is nothing that will give… Continue reading
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Blessed are the desperate
If you’ve been following along with my blog, then you know my brother-in-law, Jim, recently passed away. Last week, I got to spend some special one-on-one time with my sister. She is mourning the love of her life, her best friend, her children’s father, her daily companion, and the dreams they held for the future.… Continue reading
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