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The Yearning in Every Human Heart
But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared for them a city. Hebrews 11:16 Last week I visited the town where I grew up and stopped by many of my childhood haunts. The...
Courtin’ Onions for a Fantastic Friday
My parents, Harlan and Dorothea Stratton, were married on this date in 1951. Their marriage was not what either of them envisioned when they made their vows. But their love was true and their devotion to one another never wavered. In honor of them and the beginning of...
DIY Family Calendar
Yesterday's post listed 10 ways things have changed at our house since welcoming our daughter, son-in-law, their 1-year-old, and a dog in our house. Despite all the changes, the kitchen is open and serving meals. However, the cooks haven't had much time to try new...
Ten Ways Our House Has Changed in the Last Week
Since our daughter, son-in-law, grandson, and dog moved in a week or so ago, our house has been in a state of flux. Here are ten changes we've made, most of them to accommodate the most adorable 14-month-old baby in the house. 10. Though our fireplace is unused, it is...
Memorial Day, 2016
Sometimes, You Can Go Home Again
Last week. I went home again. Actually, I went to my hometown to participate in the presentation of the first Roger Hallum Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship was created to honor Roger Hallum, who led the LeMars Community Schools drama and theater department from...