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War Is Hell
Man, life is dangerous along our little gravel road these days. Every morning, the squirrels are terrorizing the neighborhood with their nutty shenanigans. They crouch on tree limbs, ammunition in hand, waiting for unsuspecting dufasses, namely me, to walk by. The...
Some Things Never Change
Last Saturday morning Allen, Abbey and I headed to Ledges State Park in search of scenery spectacular enough to accompany the announcement of our former monk’s engagement to the girl he left behind when he entered the monastery six years ago. The photo shoot is now...
How to Be an Adult
In one week, I’ve experienced a book release, a balloon shower, Mom’s 81st birthday, and a Labor Day Reunion at our house with 30+ overnight guests. I ask you, can life get much richer than this? All Sunday evening and Monday, while this aging body recovered from too...
I’m Not That Kind of Girl
I’m not the kind of girl who expects God to work miracles in my life on a regular basis. In fact, I never expected God to work miracles in my life at all. When I was a kid, He didn’t make my sick dad get better. He didn’t convince my parents to get the cardboard...
We’re Not Done Yet
Yesterday morning, I was tapping away at my computer when the doorbell rang. Surprised, I headed for the kitchen and spied the Hy-Vee floral delivery truck. “That’s weird,” I thought. “Who would send flowers to me?” The friendly Hy-Vee delivery man waited at the door....
Suddenly, Unexpectedly
Thine eyes have seen my unformed substance, And in Thy book they were all written, The days that were ordained for me, When as yet there was not one of them. Psalm 139:16 For years, I’ve been waiting for God to do something with my life. I frequently reminded Him that...