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Aug 6
2 min

It Was Just A Flower

It was just a flower. A temporary burst of delicate color and hope. But if felt like permission...

May 20
3 min

The Eternal Ripple

From the moment of conception we cause a ripple. Back then, we were just a tiny grain of sand. Some people don’t even consider that enoug...

Mar 4
1 min

More Mountain Biking Thoughts

We stop to read the sign. Restricted. He's tempted. I am not. My people-pleasing fear will always win out over any curiosity. So I look b...

Jan 23
4 min

Here Lies Luke. He Drove A Truck.

"I can't commit to that!" Luke was incredulous Cami had even asked. "I was MADE for this!" He patted the hood. Cami slowly drew a breath....

Jan 13
3 min

One Way Having Twins Grew My Faith

I check my watch. No wonder my boobs hurt. My newborns are probably starving by now. But I'm having too much fun shopping and I really do...

Jan 6
2 min

How To Meditate in the Information Age

Stuff stuff stuff. Fill Fill Fill. 10 steps to being more productive. The 5 things you should be doing before breakfast! HOW TO LEARN F...

Jan 6
2 min

Love In The Leaves

I was recently challenged to write about leaves. So...what's the challenge? They change colors. They are flowy and then crunchy. Everyone...

Jan 6
1 min

Why Christmas Lights Are The Perfect Symbol

For some of us, Christmas is merely a cultural tradition. For others, the holiday is steeped in the reminder that Jesus is the Light of t...

Jan 6
3 min

How I Named My Sons

Isn't what parents want for their offspring pretty standard? To grow up into an adult with common sense, who can procure a good job and r...

Jan 6
3 min

When A Bloody Toe Helped Me Understand Scripture

Despite my bloody toe and ruined birthday pedicure, I soar down the flowy mountain bike trail, huge grin on my face and spouting dumb phr...

Jan 5
2 min

How Careful Is the Creator With His Creation?

Without realizing it, many of us see God as an evil gardener of sorts, arriving with a machete when the weeds have gotten high. As I was ...

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