We were at 10,000 feet and heading East when the Pilot made the announcement. The number was no surprise; we knew that was cruising altitude. But he urged us to fasten our seat belts and keep them buckled; the ride was going to get rough and stay rough most of the remaining 40 minutes of the flight. ...
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When setting a new course for a family, not everyone is going to like your conclusion. You might not even "like" the conclusion. People on the edges will weigh in, welcome or not. Mixed with responses and questions may be the sounds of opposition. When a wife strives to stand with her man, she ...
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Today I'm sharing one of our new favorite family recipes. I first made this for a group of JoHanna's college friends. Jeff loved it and begged for more. When I served it to our college girls for spring break last week, it was hit all over again. I think of it as my "Dress and Pray" baked crockpot ...
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I've needed to write about being stuck, but I've been stuck. Maybe you've never felt this way before and you're tempted to hit delete, unsubscribe, or write off this post as "Julie's having a rough day." But you might realize you're more stuck than you know. Being "stuck" or paralyzed can show up in ...
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It’s been a long year. Sometimes in life together, even in a good life together, we need space. Jeff and I have both needed some alone time this year. Love has to be mature and secure to give the one we love freedom to be alone.
If you stay married very long, you’ll probably find yourself in need ...
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