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Finding Rest Under a Large Paper Napkin

Finding Rest Under a Large Paper Napkin

Sometimes rest and relaxation are found in the most unlikely places. Like under a paper napkin.   Yesterday, I woke…
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Redeeming Life’s Detours

Redeeming Life’s Detours

Frustrated by life’s detours? We may not know where we are headed, miss our turn, or be lost. But God…
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Finding the Wonderful When You Don’t Feel Wonderful

Finding the Wonderful When You Don’t Feel Wonderful

Do you ever find it difficult to be thankful and find the wonderful in the midst of hard? Hard times….
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Living the Dream Between Sticky Messes and Sacred Ground

Living the Dream Between Sticky Messes and Sacred Ground

Do you sometimes look around and wish for more? Do you sometimes think, is this all there is? Or wonder…
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What is Helping You Survive These Winter Months?

What is Helping You Survive These Winter Months?

  My grandparents headed to Arizona during the winter months, leaving me wondering why they left every year and why…
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Free Sometimes Really Means Free

Free Sometimes Really Means Free

  Repeatedly the company calls. I have been selected to win this absolutely free, three-day cruise. I roll my eyes,…
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Why is There Always Something to Complain About?

Why is There Always Something to Complain About?

  It seems we don’t have to look far. Maybe just in the mirror. Or at our house or apartment….
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A Letter to My Daughter: Remember This

A Letter to My Daughter: Remember This

Connecting with your daughter can be hard. Sometimes spoken words do not make it past our daughter’s ears. And sometimes…
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Striving for a life of perfection has no story. No humor. No memories. Forget perfection and go for human. Embrace the mistakes. No one remembers the nearly perfect Thanksgiving. But everyone talks for years about the Thanksgiving where Mr. Tom jumped from the platter while dad was attempting to carve him, slid across the table, and landed in Uncle Frank's lap. Ten years later they are still laughing about it, connecting over the story, and rejoicing in the adventure.

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