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Tag: family
Passion Player
In which I sift through my Holy Week roles over the years and thank God for the story's formative power in me.
feedback
In which I revisit an entry from 2013 on tools for coping with negative feedback.
“Just” Checking In…
In which Elmo loves you, and I do too.
Fireworks in the Rain
In which I celebrate my beloved uncle's WELL deserved retirement this year by excerpting his chapter from my book. (Don't say anything, though; he will hate the extra attention.)
Deep & Wide: Luke 2:8-14
This one's for the children.
When Pumpkin Spice Attacks
In which I commit attempted (wo)manslaughter, host and prepare the most delicious failure of my life, and learn that sharing is only caring when it's generously pre-seasoned with consideration and concern.
A Song in the Air (FREE Excerpt from Christmas Open House!)
Happy December 1st, friends! Here's a FREE Copy of the first devotion from my book, Christmas Open House! - just in case yours hasn't come in yet. Enjoy!
pledges, prayers, and promises
My family has an unparalleled gift of gab. I'm sure other families feel this way too, and I imagine one or two of them might be able to keep up with us for a few stretches at a time. But let's just say that if conversation were an Olympic sport, the IOC would have to… Continue reading pledges, prayers, and promises
ta-dah!
When my girls were little, I quickly noticed that they based a large percentage of their feelings and reactions on mine. This was most evident when they were learning to walk. Anytime they wobbled, tripped, fell down, or even just startled themselves, they immediately looked to my face for a response. If I heeded my… Continue reading ta-dah!

