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The End Inspires The Means

I’ve never met the man, but I’ve come to deeply respect who he is and how he is choosing to live his life–and finish his life. Ben Sasse was a senator from Nebraska and then went on to become the president of the University of Florida. He was well-respected in both fields; he actually won…
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It’s My Turn!

She’s watched so many cousins play soccer, with their own cleats and uniforms. Big and little, each has been on a team. Since she was two, she’s asked when it would be her turn to play the beautiful game. At four years of age, Kolly is on a team. Granted, it’s a small team: only…
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Faithful To The End

Life can become so busy that we fail to find the energy to be there for others. Not because we don’t care; life is exhausting. When people choose to show up, ready to love, accept, and encourage, it’s as if a window has been opened and the sun and fresh air come streaming in. My…
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Water Works Wonders

Kids love water. Baths. Pools. Squirt guns. Water tables. Anything that holds water or makes it easy to pour water on others is pure fun. Kolly and Thea were playing in the backyard with a water table that gave them easy access to enough water to soak them and me. Which they did, with gusto.…
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Why Won’t You Grow?

Photo courtesy of Farhad Jafarzadeh on Unsplash I know they look awkward right now, but you have to go through some pretty bad to get to the better. I’m talking about my bangs. I’ve had bangs for the majority of my life. As a child, my mother wasn’t fond of cutting my bangs, so she…