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23 Aug

The Art of Choosing Sides

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Relationships
As I waited in line for a vanilla latte, I became the audience for two men debating recent headlines. I swiped at my phone’s screen to protest my audience participation. My only escape came as this question ran through my mind: In our politically partisan, socio-economic sliced and self-preservation society,...
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water falls in the middle of the forest
19 Jul

Experiencing Grace…Like a River

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Deep River, in northwest Indiana, may not be the deepest river in the world. But with its educational programs steeped in state history, it was a favorite for my fifth-grade class. By the end of the school year, warm breezes signaled it was time for our vacation. The Deep River...
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book with red blossoms between pages
12 Jul

The Significance of “I’m Sorry”

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Confession. I’m a talker. In my excitement, sometimes I interrupt the person I’m talking with. I know it’s rude. I want to cut off the microphone in my mind to hear the courtesy in my heart. I apologize for my social faux pas.  But after so many times, ironically, my...
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05 Jul

When Friendship Paints A Picture

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Growing A Friendship Series
A friend loves at all times. – Proverbs 17:17 During her visit, a couple of months ago, my friend Kathy painted my front porch. It’s not typical houseguest behavior. But Kathy’s no houseguest. Her gift of a freshly painted porch was an extension of God’s grace. She loves to paint...
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