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For All the Saints (But One in Particular)

When I think of people who have directly influenced my life for the better, of course I think of my family of origin, Honey, and my kiddos. Like you, though, it doesn’t take long for close friends to...

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Riches to Rags: When Neediness Struck Me

It’s been a long time since I felt as needy as I did last Sunday, or as peaceful about it. Let me hasten to add that I don’t mean “needy” in an emotionally clingy way. I have no problem going to a...

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One Mama to Another: We’re Responsible for Each Other

Dear Kim, Boy, you’re getting it from both sides, aren’t you? Some people are reading your post and shouting, “Amen!” and sharing it like it’s the best thing ever written since the invention of blogs....

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When Jesus Won’t Be Your Boyfriend

One of the stealthiest secrets of my Christian life is my continual yearning for more. At 17, I heard Bono belt out, “You know I belieeeeve it… but I still haven’t found what I’m looking for.” And I...

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If I Make You Cry, I Won’t Say, “I’m Sorry.”

Over and over again lately, I’ve been seeing a certain glint in someone’s eye or their voice opened up with power. I have responded with unexpected tears. Last week I heard Mary Chapin Carpenter’s...

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I Am From… (SheLoves Synchroblog)

Today I am delighted to link up with SheLoves Magazine in a “Heritage Day” celebration. Some of the posts there are truly delightful. I’m willing to bet not too many other people who linked up listened...

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The Very Best Little Helper Tries to Reform

Have you ever snuck into the kitchen to make some scrambled eggs, and tried to crack the eggs as quietly as possible? No? Are you asking, “Why on earth would you do such a thing?” Maybe if you can’t...

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While You Wait: The Slowest Joy

I’m terrible at waiting. I like to speak first, act second, wait later (and maybe never). This has not stood me in good stead over the years. Saying “yes” really only still means “yes” if you act on...

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Imperfect People, Actively Waiting For Progress

On the way home from church on Sunday, I had an encounter with the holiness that pervades our lives and which brings me to tears, no matter where I find it. Driving on one of the main-est of main...

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My “Others” Have Turned into “Anothers”

I hope I didn’t alarm anyone with yesterday’s haiku; there was no personal tragedy that my family experienced. The deeper I immerse myself in the world at large, though, the more I realize: there is no...

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