The Marsden Expedition: New Orleans
I woke up an hour before my alarm, irritated with my internal clock. As if leaving at 4am weren’t early enough, my body decided to wake at 3am just to be sure I don’t sleep…
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The Marsden Expedition: Texas
I drive until the rainbow sunrise breaks the horizon. Even though the warm sunshine on my face revives me a bit, at the next gas stop—after nearly ten hours of driving!—I climb into bed and…
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The Marsden Expedition: Petrified Forest National Park
We hit the road early this morning, waking and packing by a little after seven. We’re meeting Mike’s ex-stepmom, Haven, and her husband, Rick, at a Cracker Barrel in Flagstaff. I’m curious to meet her.…
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The Marsden Expedition: Grand Canyon National Park
We leave home in the dark, eleven pm, tucking our excited kids into what will be their beds for the next three weeks, and start the thirteen hour drive to Grand Canyon National Park. Mike…
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The Light at My Feet
A strange sensation came over me this past Sunday. I was sitting on one of our hand-me-down leather couches in the front room, the dog curled up next to me. Mike was on the other…
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My Biggest Christmas Giveaway EVER!
****GIVEAWAY CLOSED**** Thank you to all who donated! We ended up sponsoring 39 kits to be given to kids in need by local churches through ShareChristmas! Grand Prize winner: Janine C. First Runner Up: Liz…
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Can’t Stop (Won’t Stop) Scrolling
I know I spend too much time on social media. Even with trying to fast from it on Sundays as part of my Sabbath practice, I recognize the damage of prolonged exposure. Like stepping into…
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Watch and Be Amazed!
I’m in a kind of crazy season right now, surprising in so many ways. Such a different crazy than I’m used to: the little kid life-in-the-trenches crazy used to be my jam. It was that…
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Overcomer: Book Review
Today I have the privilege of sharing an interview with you of friend and fellow Redbud Writers Guild member, Aubrey Sampson, about her upcoming release Overcomer: Breaking Down the Walls of Shame and Rebuilding Your…
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Guest Post for HeatherCaliri.com
Today I have the pleasure of guest posting at fellow Redbud Writers Guild member Heather Caliri’s blog. It’s titled “Impossible Multiplication” and in it I share a story from a few years ago where I…