Tag: faith
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Whole Growth
She just turned ten, and this is the summer when she gets to go to sleep-away camp for the first time. Sloane is one of those young people who makes friends wherever she goes. She spends five minutes in line at Chick-fil-A talking to another young gal, and they’re buddies by the time they get…
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Not What Was Expected
Our Colorado family members love to camp. The only problem lately has been the extreme heat and the number of active fires happening around the state. Smoke is a problem for many, so typical summer outdoor activities need to be reassessed for safety and comfort. Rather than give up the fun of camping, Courtney and…
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We Are Family
Boys will be boys. There is no saying, “Girls will be girls.” Curious, I did a little googling and found out that this originated from a Latin phrase, “sunt pueri pueri, pueri puerilla tractant,” which translates to “boys are boys, and boys act like boys.” It became part of the English language in 1589. This…
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Loyalty And Devotion Matter
One of the wonderful parts of the World Cup has been watching the teams stand and sing their national anthems before the games. As the cameras have panned the men on the pitch, attitudes of sincerity and pride have been seen on the faces of most of the teams. There’s something about representing one’s country…
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It Was Supposed To Grow!
I am no gardener. I’ve never claimed to be one, but I thought I could follow directions and see results. Obviously, my engagement in green things attempting to grow is wasted energy. After our big freeze this past winter, we lost quite a few of our plants. We waited for the weather to warm before…
Tip of My Iceberg 