It was a snowy November day, two years ago—much like today. We invited our friends and photographers, Drew and Alyssa, to come and capture the special occasion. For months and months we anticipated this moment, when Strong One would officially become part of our family. In our eyes and…
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It’s time again to showcase an organization that is doing good around the globe. This month, for Extension 26, we are featuring Mercy House and Fair Trade Friday. In July I shared this post, Contempt, Comfort and Compassion, about the Fair Trade Friday club. I just had dinner with my…
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In biblical times the Israelites were given land, yet they still had to fight to possess it. This surprises me. It seems if God promised you land then you could walk up and take it without opposition, but Scripture proves otherwise. In order to take the land they often had…
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About once or twice a month I review books. It is a joy to help support other authors and I hope one day I will have a book for others to review—still in the waiting game. Today I am reviewing one book and darling daughter is reviewing the other. Every…
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I was critical. I saw people making work an idol—important relationships were neglected because of it—and it left a bad taste in my mouth. I judged others for not being more present at home. I assumed the worst about motive when I witnessed undesirable methods. Yet, almost two years ago…
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Have you ever received a hard, “no”? You know, the kind where you had a lot riding on the answer? Maybe it was a “no” to someone you wanted to marry. Maybe it was a “no” to a job promotion. Maybe it was a “no” to a book proposal. Or…
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