Seasons of refreshing even come to the desert. For many months, an assortment of browns have covered the landscape like scum on a shower door. Winter rains surprised me, but still there was no color aside from evergreens planted years ago by our compassionate homeowner. My morning drives across the ...
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"The date on this yogurt says it's expired. Do you think it's still okay?" Jacob asked from behind the refrigerator door. Not wanting to ruin his Spring Break, I paused, thinking about how the very nature of yogurt requires that it goes sour. Right? Combined with my love for thrift, I answered with ...
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If you're a follower of Jesus, this might be the most dangerous day of the year. After weeks of anticipating the solemn remembrance of the violent death of God's Son, we lifted our hearts and hands in celebratory weekend worship. For a disciple, the thought of what Jesus did is enough to stir ...
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I stood at the counter, anticipating the first sip of cardamom and vanilla. "Gosh, I'm glad I'm not Catholic," I admitted to my Protestant self. "My Catholic friends have to give something up during Lent, and rumor has it, some give up essentials like lattes." I shuddered at the thought. For me, and ...
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I've never written anything political on my blog before. That's really saying something, since I grew up near Washington, DC, made friends with kids of candidates (can't say who or they would have to kill me) and spent junior high career day with a Circuit Court Judge. After all, my whole intent on ...
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