Do you feel like a child tucked in snug, dreaming of sugarplums, as you anticipate Christmas morning? Or do you feel like a child confined to bed, with flu-like symptoms, as you dread the mourning that accompanies Christmas? Or maybe you experience a complex mixture of joy and grief that…
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I was having second thoughts about continuing Extension 26 on the blog this year. I do not want you to feel weary from monthly appeals to give monetarily to showcased ministries. I do not want to make anyone feel left out because they are unable to give any extra. But,…
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My friend Kim left a poem she had written in the comments section of this blog. It warmed my heart that she bravely shared her words with others. She could have hidden her words under a bushel where it felt safe, but she dared to share her spark and it…
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I love the idea of choosing One Word for the New Year. For the past six years I have selected one word (or two) to focus on for the year. It often represents an area where I need/want to grow in the coming 365 days. In the past I have…
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I had a post like this all set to go and then I got busy and decided not to post it. But Kate shared her Top 10 Most Memorable Posts that she read in 2014 (I was shocked to be on this list!) and I realized that it was important…
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My husband asked me to join him on a road bike tour this year. 5 days. 270ish miles. From Lansing to Mackinac. Surprisingly I said yes…with two conditions. 1. We would ride a tandem bike.2. We would not have to share a tent with anyone else. He agreed. My biggest…
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