Tag: God
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When A Celebration Isn’t A Party
When I think of celebrations, I imagine happy chatter, friendly smiles, light-hearted decorations, and great food. A time to gather to honor somebody, something or some day. A party. Not every celebration promotes a party atmosphere. There are times when what or who is honored doesn’t feel comfortable. The impact made by a life warrants…
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Did You Hear The One About The Tiger, The Lobster, And The Chick?
Halloween is not my favorite holiday. I’ve got my reasons. Some logical. Others more personal opinion. However, the grands love it. Four-year-old Ryken has been talking about it for weeks. He’s many costumes to choose from. What really had me laughing was three of the under-a-year grandsons whose moms found costumes that made them look…
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When The Big Kids Come To Play
There’s nothing like seeing a group of adults making up crazy skits and playing games. Fun is that rare commodity that brings space to relax and exercise rigid facial muscles. Life is serious business. It begins with the discipline to make sure children don’t run into the streets without looking. School brings a whole new…
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In A Word–Or Two
There are a few givens that happen when women gather. There will be appreciation of chocolate and a valuing of words. Women tend to share. Our capacity to go deep quickly in conversations can boggle many male minds. The women I’m privileged to work with and alongside this year came together for a…
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