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I sit here, on my lunch break at Starbucks, listening to college students chat over a cup of coffee. They talk about their future plans, where they will go and what they will do. Wistfully, they wonder what their childhood … Continue reading →

I feel like I used to . . . Be better at praying  Have all the right answers Be outgoing Be courageous Walk with less fear Imagine my future Know what to expect But now I . . . Can’t … Continue reading →

Toms. Starbucks. New jeans. Green olives. Italian food.  I love all of the above items. None of the things I listed are bad. All, in fact, have brought me great joy at some point in my life. But you see, … Continue reading →

I never had to look at the calendar today to know what day it was. My heart knew, even my joints knew. Memories quickly fill my mind. Every image vividly appears. It all feels so close. However, in other ways, … Continue reading →

“Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: ‘If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose … Continue reading →

  As I went to the gym this afternoon, I couldn’t help, but be reminded of the old quote “Every mile begins with a step.” I set reasonable goals as I approached the elliptical, as it’s been way too long … Continue reading →

Standing in front of the mirror, I pinch at the skin and pull it away from my stomach. I stand up a little taller. Slowly, I turn from side-to-side. Then I ask my husband, “Does my stomach look bigger to … Continue reading →

A few years ago, a friend of mine found a ridiculous youtube video that had been filmed in the 70s. While the song and the dancing with it was ridiculous, it carried a pretty profound message. Jesus is a friend … Continue reading →