Tag: Bible
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Don’t Fence Me In!
Nolan, a month shy of his first birthday, is a constant motion machine. I’d nickname him Houdini for his ability to get out of situations and disappear quickly, but I fear the name would incite him to further acts of toddler bravery. We were getting ready to host a gathering for friends of my daughter.…
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We All Begin Small
When you leave your country to relocate to a place that is unfamiliar and doesn’t yet feel heart-safe, creating a close community takes some time. Not easy when you’re pregnant with your first child. We wanted to celebrate our friend for so many reasons: she was pregnant for the first time and it hadn’t been…
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Fear No Evil
When they were little, my kids were terrified of people dressed in costumes where faces were totally covered, when recognition was impossible. Disney was a disaster. Not the happiest place on earth for my family. All the characters roaming the park, life-sized and looming over their small frames, presented a new opportunity for fear. Every…
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Something’s Always Leaking
Owning a home is a dream many have, but one that can easily escape people. Having a place you can call your own gives a sense of stability and permanence. In today’s market, and with our economy going the way it is, that kind of security is not always available, Even if it is, there’s…
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The Comfort Of Companionship
I have a twin sister whose name rhymes with mine. Gayle and Dayle. We had a teacher once that, as he checked attendance, would say, “Gayle and Dayle, sounds like a dance team.” I despised that comment. I did, however, thoroughly enjoy having a twin. We were always thought of as a single entity, so…
Tip of My Iceberg 