A Fallow Season
It’s been well over a year since I’ve posted in this space, and I need to give myself the permission to not feel quite so guilty about that. So here goes: Seminary has been wonderful,…
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Sleeping On Sinai
Swaying to the lollop of the camel’s stride, again awe and wonder expand in my chest, joy-full to bursting. I am in Egypt. Riding a camel. About to hike Sinai by moonlight. And sleep under…
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Out of Egypt
“Come, let’s go,” says the tall, sixty-something year old Dutchman as he strides off the bus, while the rest of us gather our gear and clamor off behind him. It’s only the second day of…
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Strong Moms And Daughters
Start Naming Strength While They’re Young The outfit I have chosen is discarded in the clothes-swamp floor of her room. Jeans and a sensible t-shirt strewn among sparkly dresses, floral skirts, and chunky sequined sweaters.…
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A Lament for Little Years
I have been avoiding writing this week, this summer, and my soul feels sick, anemic in lack. My youngest started kindergarten on Wednesday. I read the last words on the last page of this chapter…
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Emotions in Mason Jars
I’ve had an emotional couple weeks. My dear friend and mentor, my Moses in Red Heels, is moving to Texas. We attend a beautiful send-off BBQ for her and her husband. Our church family gathers…
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Mother’s Day Gift Books!
My fellow procrastinators, May I make a quick suggestion? Before you’re forced to brave the mall because you think it’s too late to order something online that will arrive in time for Mother’s Day, how…
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Imagination and Marriage and Closure
I’d like to say briefly, especially to those of you who know us well, that Mike and I are in a good place. This piece has been years in the making and by God’s grace…
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Minivans and Mortification
If you had asked me last month what I thought about minivans, I would have told you I thought they were great. Such a convenient option for growing families! In fact, I would have mentioned…
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The List: Books and Podcasts Edition
Who needs those end of the year book-lists when you have a book and podcast list randomly in the spring, amiright?! I’ve separated The List into three parts, with each entry in random order.…