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What It Means To Really Miss Someone
Every two years we manage to gather our growing family for a brief time of vacationing together. Not an every year thing–too many people, too many schedules, too many details to work out. We all look forward to this time together. As different as our kids are from one another, there’s a deep appreciation for…
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Is The End In Sight?
It is finished. So am I. Our conference ended with a bang–music, dancing in the aisles, celebrating with people we know and love. It had been a better-than-hoped-for event which most thoroughly enjoyed. Endings are a mixed bag of tricks. There’s the successful implementation that leads to encouragement for all involved in the venture. Goals…
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When Passion Pays A Price
I’m quite a passionate person. Living in a passionate world surrounded by many kinds of passionate people. Strong feelings and strong beliefs–which run the gamut of issues and faiths–drive us all. Passion flavors life with an intensity of desire that can be overwhelming. I’m passionate about quite a few things. My family elevates my passion…
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When Family Feels Uncomfortable
I’ve got a really big family. And we don’t always get along. I’m not talking about genetics. My immediate family has worked hard at connecting with each other. I’m referring to that ever-growing family of people who are followers of Jesus. There are those who’ve said, “They’re not really family. They just believe the…
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What’s The Rest Of The Story?
I’m bone-weary. My body and mind are tired. My emotions are out of control. My soul is tired. We’ve been in Colorado for over a month, with folks taking classes and preparations happening for our big conference that begins this Friday. There have been meetings, plans implemented, rethought and tried again. Construction has been necessary…