About a year ago, I sensed the Lord calling me to go deeper with him. For quite some time, I had been feeling overwhelmed with my current circumstances. The truth is that I was burnt out in ministry and completely exhausted – so much so that every other area of my life was suffering. My husband and I had been…
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“Where words fail, music speaks.” ― Hans Christian Andersen I wonder if this is the impetus for many songwriters – to express a truth that words alone cannot convey? Seeking to communicate something deep into the soul of the listener through words only, can leave truth chained in the intellect alone. I am listening to my recorded interview with singer-songwriter…
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Standing in the kitchen, I look at the ingredients I have gathered. They are pretty simple, humble items: flour, sugar, eggs, butter, leavening, and a few others added for good measure and flavor. I admit I get a bit of a thrill when I set about the work. There is something wonderful about combining basic simple ingredients and turning out…
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As a mom, grandmother, and former teacher, I’ve experienced great joy in caring for and guiding the children in my life. But with enjoyment came a great sense of responsibility for keeping them safe. With young children, I could easily childproof my house by removing dangerous items and covering electrical plugs. But as they matured, left home, and began making…
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Darkness is a funny thing. It creeps in slowly and before you know it, you’re covered in it, consumed by it, stumbling around, grasping for support. Inviting the Shade We have these mammoth-sized trees on our property, trees that drew me to the house when we originally looked at buying it. They are magical, luring, and mystical with their wispy…
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