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This Is It.
What I am about to say is going to show an ugly side of myself. Just want to give you that fair warning. Sometimes, I look around at my life and I think,…
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I Can, Too
When I was in high school, I was active in my church’s youth group. I had friends in all different groups at school, but my core group of friends who shaped me and…
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Finding Comfort in the Senseless
I was teaching my 7th period class today when the bombs exploded at the finish line of the Boston Marathon. My phone started ringing the instant classes ended. We have several friends who…
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In the Silence
I’m in the middle of an eight-week small group Bible study at my church. Our ministers asked a group of people to participate and go through this sort of training period, so that…
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Again and Again and Again
Oh, imaginary friends! What a week! Am I still awake? It’s quite possible that this week has exhausted me to the point that I am blogging with my eyes closed while I catch…
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Gracie Sings the Blessing
By popular demand, here is the cutest video in the world of Gracie saying the blessing at the dinner table. For those who are interested, here is a transcript of the blessing. I…
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I Come to the Garden
This weekend we laid my dad to rest in our hometown of Pensacola, Florida. It could not have been a more beautiful service. Our minister from our childhood performed the ceremony, and the…
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A Day, A Week
It’s been an odd week. I’ve been out of sorts. Things feel out of control and a little overwhelming. But when I try to put my finger on what exactly is off, there…
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A Look Back, A Step Ahead
Today is New Year’s Day. It would have been my parents 33rd wedding anniversary. This holiday season brought so many firsts to my family without my dad. I turned 30 without him (which…
