“Mmmmm. You smell like you. I like this.” After parenting for almost twenty years, a contented sigh and these words in the midst of an embrace never get old. I’m a wearer of perfume, and I have several favorites. But for my girls, one particular fragrance stands out. It’s their favorite on me. When ...
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Easter
What Are You Looking For?
What are you looking for? What are you desperate to find?
Is it something tangible, like a set of keys? Maybe a valuable piece of jewelry?
Maybe it’s something intangible—and much more valuable. Maybe you feel like what you seek is—out of reach.
About a month ago, my husband and I went to ...
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Did You Remember The Cross Today?
Working at my desk, piled high with paperwork. Responding to about 20 texts, while simultaneously updating spreadsheets and to do lists. Making phone calls, sending out more emails and texts, and reheating my morning coffee! This is just one day among many in preparation for a huge Saturday! I ...
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The Fragrance of Suffering
Frankincense, spikenard, myrrh, hyssop. Not sure which one it is, but the fragrance has clung to me all day. And I remember.
Every year a church in our area provides a walk-through "Passion Week Experience," Wednesday through Friday of Holy Week. It has become a regular part of my personal ...
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