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A Desperate Faith

Posted on July 17, 2017

Two years ago this week, I drove across the country to a start a new life in an act of desperate faith that was probably more desperate than faith. My reason for moving was that it was the only door … Continue reading →

Posted in Pain, Transitions | 6 Comments

The Kind of Teaching We Need Most

Posted on December 19, 2016

I posted these thoughts three years ago, but they came to mind again yesterday during carol-singing at church, and I realized anew how much I am in need of this kind of teaching: While most churches don’t crack open hymnals … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Teaching, Uncategorized | 5 Comments

The Sky Is Falling (a.k.a. Election 2016)

Posted on November 8, 2016

(Excerpted from Story of God Bible Commentary, Daniel, pp 58-59) The message of Nebuchadnezzar’s dream that God is the one true king is as relevant in the twenty-first century as it was when Nebuchadnezzar caught a glimpse of the ages … Continue reading →

Posted in Daniel 1, Uncategorized | 5 Comments

Good and “More Good”

Posted on October 14, 2016

Tomorrow morning, I will enjoy the luxury of no alarm clock. It’s Saturday. At some sleepy point, I’ll hear one of the happiest wake-up calls in the world—the coffee maker. It will finish spewing and brewing, and my husband will … Continue reading →

Posted in Blessing, Pain, Singleness, Transitions, Uncategorized | 10 Comments

Whoo-hoo!!

Posted on October 6, 2016

I’ve been absent all year (for reasons I’ll post about another day), but today is an easy post. The FedEx man just left a gift on my doorstep: (I assure you that even though this blog is stuck somewhere in … Continue reading →

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Steady On, 2016

Posted on January 1, 2016

My one and only New Year’s resolution is to write a blog post today. Call me a party pooper (you wouldn’t be the first), but I don’t make resolutions anymore. I find I already have an impossible list of expectations … Continue reading →

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Of Rams and Goats, Again (and hopefully turkey)

Posted on November 28, 2015

I hope you have some Thanksgiving leftovers, because you’ll need them for this post. Last time we were in Daniel 8, we sorted out the geography of Daniel’s vision. This time around, we’ll sort out the history behind the vision … Continue reading →

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A Geography Lesson: The Location of Daniel’s Second Vision

Posted on November 2, 2015

If you are geographically challenged, I have more sympathy for you than I used to. I have always prided myself on having a good sense of direction, and I confess I have scoffed at people who don’t know their east … Continue reading →

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Of Rams and Goats (and mairzy doats?)

Posted on October 19, 2015

So far this season, my NFL team has knocked off a sleuth of Bears, a flock of Hawks, and a herd of Rams. All fearsome creatures these, but if you want a terrifying creature, let me commend to you the … Continue reading →

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Memories–Now and Forever

Posted on September 20, 2015

Tomorrow I will attend my home church, as I typically do when I visit my parents for the weekend. With coffee cup in hand, I will make the rounds—hugging old (literally and metaphorically) friends and giving them the sweetened condensed … Continue reading →

Posted in Pain, Transitions, Tributes | 6 Comments