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Why Marriage Involves More Than “I’m Sorry”
It was a hectic Wednesday morning, as they often are. I flew out the backdoor — coffee in one hand and makeup in the other. My briefcase was thrown over my shoulder. It was dark, before the sun or...
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I Have A Therapist And I Won’t Be Ashamed
Confession. I have a therapist. After a few years of not sitting on his sofa, I’ve gone back to visit for a while. I had my first session three weeks ago, and the sofa is still really comfortable. I’ll...
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Why It’s Better To Do Some Things In The Dark
Sometimes I wish I had a crystal ball. Do you? At this point in my life, when I’m at a fork in the road, and I need to make some decisions about which path I’ll take, I wish I could see just a little...
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What To Do When Buffalo Are Blocking The Road
In March, we took the kids on their first camping trip. Kory grew up camping with his family, and I began camping when we were in youth ministry years ago, so we know the value of getting outdoors,...
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Why We Changed Our Minds About Our Daughter Going To Summer Camp
When she was seven, we told her she’d have to wait five more years before she could go. She was disappointed, but she accepted our answer with a happy heart. We shared the same song and dance at ages...
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Why I’m Trying To Fall In Love With “Normal”
Not to gloat (Ok, well maybe a little), but we’ve been diaper-free in our family for over a year now. One year, two weeks, and four days, to be exact. I know, because the moment Little Bit, our almost...
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What My Baby Starting Kindergarten Means To Me One Week In
I pulled into the school parking lot this morning, whipped into the nearest space, and opened the automatic van doors so the kids could run to their classes. It’s Day 7 of the school year, and we’re...
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Why Brokenness Is The Key To Connection
Four years ago, I would have called you liar if you had told me I would share so openly online about the personal details of our life. In fact, just a few years before that, I didn’t have a Facebook...
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I Love My Friends But I’m Afraid To Spend Time With Them
“The Lord giveth, and the Lord taketh away.” People say that all the time, and that’s how I felt about two years ago when a sweet friend called to tell me that her family was moving away. We had only...
View ArticleI Quit Everything So I Can Love My Life Again
Wow, friends. It’s been a long time since I’ve met you here. It’s been almost four months, actually, since the last time I posted. It’s not because I haven’t wanted to be with you though. It’s because...
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