January 28, 2012, around 11 pm. That’s the last time I heard my dad’s voice. We were watching a Pacer’s game. Dad was doing his usual commentary and coaching from the recliner. I leaned over and kissed him goodnight. No hug. He was busy. The next morning Mary Jo (my bonus mom) and I heard […]
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Not one more solitary thing. I can’t do it. If I add one more thing to my list I’m going to lose my mind. Sound familiar? Oh. No? It’s just me? Fine. I’m still going to write; that’s how I process life. As the oldest of seven and a Type-A alpha female (I don’t say
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Rushville, Indiana is nestled approximately forty miles southeast of Indianapolis. The combination of rural cropland and a small-town atmosphere makes Rushville arguably an ideal location for raising a child. Living there certainly came with pros and cons. My parents were always quick to remind me, “Everyone knows who you belong to”. This statement was in
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While I was driving home from work today, I was reminded of two stories. The first one is the woman in Luke 7 and the other one is Elisabeth Elliot.Early in my life, I found myself relating to the woman in Luke. I wasn’t a prostitute as theologians depict her. But let’s save that story
Several months ago I booked a weekend away from home. I was desperate for tranquility, peace, and zero distractions. In the meantime, I attended Speak Up Conference 2023 in Grand Rapids. God seemed to be telling me that I hadn’t been trusting Him. So I found myself looking forward with great anticipation to my scheduled
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