I throw an assortment of snack foods into a reusable bag and look for the wandering water bottles that have been strewn about the house. The sink is full of dishes and the kids are all dressed in mismatched, self-chosen outfits, and everyone is still looking for the stray flip-flop our four year old ...
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The Mercy of God in My Disease
In the past four weeks, I’ve seen glimmers of who I was before Lyme disease, many years ago. Today marks almost four weeks without any significant neurological shocks. I’ve walked out four weeks with minimal left-side numbness and shocking.
In these nearly four weeks, I’ve stood in the middle of ...
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Greater Love Has No Mom
"Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13 NASB
Summer is barreling down on us. I say that as one who anticipates summer and the relaxation that I always dream of. The school year winds down, then sports and music commitments all come to a halt ...
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God Grew Hospitality in Our Home
The doorbell rang, and I swung the door open wide to let our friends inside. I greeted them barefoot with a friendly smile, a warm hug, and a welcoming heart. We shared a meal together, and not once did I worry about the broken toilet in the guest bathroom, the wispy dog fur floating around on my ...
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When Hospitality Doesn’t Come Naturally
As a young bride, the concept of hospitality struck fear into my heart. Oh, I was familiar with the idea, but only as one who had been on the receiving end up until my marriage. I had wonderful memories as a child of a house filled with food, friends, and laughter. The sounds of music as my dad ...
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