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WHAT'S IN A NAME?
While we're on our SIXTH mission trip to Kenya, here are some memories of our last trip.2012I was recently sending information to someone who's interested in sponsoring a student at OpeN Chrisitan...
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THERE'S GOLD IN THEM THAR HILLS
We'd greatly appreciate your prayers as we minister in Kenya. Here's a look back at our last trip. Hopefully this one is quieter!2012CLUNK...CRASH...CLUNK...CRASH...The stillness of the Kenyan night...
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ARE YOU A MZUNGU?
Another look back to a previous trip to Kenya...2012As our canoe glided through the water and approached the shore, a myriad of children came running towards us from seemingly every direction shouting,...
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REALITY CAN HIT HARD
A look at our return from our mission trip to Kenya in 2012. The crying baby I mention just turned 3!2012This one time I was sleeping and...was awakened by the chatter of a young child. The first...
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WHEN LIFE THROWS YOU A CURVE
I hate this. I hate this.I hate this! Much to my chagrin, these were the only words bouncing around my mind as I sat in the back seat of the car with who knows who, going who knows where, over...
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RED HOT FAITH
Tips for TuesdayIn between my 3 weeks in Kenya and a week of R&R at a cottage full of ladies, I was very excited to find a "Red Hot Faith" Bible study set waiting for me amidst the mountain of mail...
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WHY DOES GOD ALLOW BAD THINGS TO HAPPEN?
This is a question we have all struggled with at one time or another, in one form or another, isn't it? Why is there illness and injury? Why is there suffering? Why is there evil in the world?Why is...
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LESSONS FROM A SCAREDY CAT
This past Monday my husband and I got a new cat. New to us, anyway. My brother-in-law has a friend who moved and needed to find a new home for his cat. She's indoor/outdoor, about a year old, fixed and...
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HOW ARE YOU, REALLY?
I almost ran into a friend a while back - literally! She was walking out of a building as I was driving up to the door. It was obvious she didn't see me since she was looking in the opposite direction,...
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ARTPRIZE ESCAPE
Life has been really crazy around here lately, which made me appreciate our anniversary getaway all the more. My wonderful son works at a hotel in downtown Grand Rapids and this is the second year he...
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WHEN YOU DON'T KNOW THE PLAN
In my recent posts I've mentioned that I've been overwhelmed lately and life has been crazy here in my neck of the woods. That has everything to do with 3-year-old Dude and 2-year-old Bubba moving in...
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EAT MORE COOKIES, HAVE MORE PATIENCE?
I recently listened to a sermon by Mark Batterson, and in it he told of a study conducted to see how long individuals would work to solve a series of puzzles before giving up. What these people didn't...
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PURE EYES, CLEAN HEART - Freedom from Pornography
One would think that a book about porn addiction would only appeal to a niche market, but that's not the case with "PURE EYES, CLEAN HEART - A Couple's Journey to Freedom from Pornography." This book...
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BETTER THAN PUMPKIN PIE!
'Tis the season for pumpkin pie! I don't know about you, but I like it with whipped cream added liberally. I'm not a fan of recipes that tamper with my traditional pumpkin pie, but I love this one...
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OREO COOKIE DROPS - A MUST!
ORGANIZINGTips for TuesdayWell, December is not the month to get caught up on anything, which is why you haven't heard from me in a while. Since it's that time of year, I thought I'd re-share one of my...
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RECYCLE USED CHRISTMAS CARDS
ORGANIZINGTips for TuesdaySince it's that time of year again, I thought I'd rerun this timely post.Christmas is over and now comes the task of getting our homes back to normal. Most people display the...
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WHEN THE DETOUR IS THE PLAN
It's been so long since I've written a blog post, I hardly know where to begin. This spring I set my agenda aside as I made arrangements and preparations for a summer mission trip to Kenya. The week...
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A STAMP OF VICTORY
As I mentioned in my previous post, I'm learning that having things less than perfect is not the end of the world. Still, I am a "detail person," so if something is even a little bit off, I notice; and...
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WHY WORRY?
Earlier this week I had the privelege of sharing a message about courage (featuring my scaredy cat*) with a local MOPS group. I told of my rising stress level as I went to bed that first night (and...
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WAS IT WORTH IT?
I saw your picture today.It made me sad.And you know why. Whether you admit it or not; You.Know.Why.You got what you wanted,but I have to ask, "Was it worth it?"I have to ask.Because it cost me.You may...
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The Best of Intentions
This may just be my year to be on top of the yard work! (My husband will tell you I say this every spring, but I really think this year might be the one!) As I was raking leaves and pulling weeds I...
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FINISHING STRONG
In honor of what would have been her birthday here on earth, I wanted to re-share the story of one who finished strong.Photo courtesy of caregivingclub.comGrowing up, I can remember wanting to be an...
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WHERE'S YOUR FOCUS: PRESENCE OR PRESENTS?
Several years ago, while busying myself with other things, I listened to a sitcom that I’d never seen before (and haven't watched since). It featured the dysfunctional family typically found on...
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TRUE COLORS
It's that time of year again, and as I gaze at the brilliant colors of fall I thought I'd reshare this post...Every autumn we are blessed with a dazzling display of color as the leaves turn away from...
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Live Full, Walk Free
Those of you who know me know I LOVE God and His Word. While the world thinks being a Christian and living according to the truths of the Bible means living a life of bondage, hemmed in with rules and...
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