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Read more: how farThere have been a lot of specific moments this summer that have revealed to me how far we’ve come. A few weeks ago, the kids and I went out for pizza at our favorite spot. The kids like it because there’s an old-school gum-ball machine in the vestibule. I like it because I can buy…
other thinkings…
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nothing less
Read more: nothing lessThe other day I got a whiff of my six-year-old’s feet as he swang on our hammock, and I knew something drastic needed to be done. Summer will soon be upon us, and although I know I won’t always win the battle against crocs and smelly feet, this day I held out hope. So as the kids ate their drumstick ice cream cones on the…
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how could this be
Read more: how could this bethat from so many tears, joy would bloom? that from such deep heartache, I would know love better, more intimately, than others who have been spared? that my children would see their mommy get out of bed, shed her grave clothes, and take on another day? I’ll tell you how. Jesus. He promised me back when I was thirteen and feeling the all-familiar ache of…
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swordfight casualty
Read more: swordfight casualtyThe other day when I had to take the trash out, I treated myself to a handful of my daughter’s Jelly Belly jelly beans. The kids were at their peak of the early evening, the point when all three of their energies perfectly align to result in chaos and noise. Yes, joy is there too, but for the sadness that has recently trailed along, it…
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Psalm 113
Read more: Psalm 113Praise the Lord!Praise, O servants of the Lord,praise the name of the Lord!Blessed be the name of the Lordfrom this time forth and forevermore!From the rising of the sun to its setting,the name of the Lord is to be praised!The Lord is high above all nations,and his glory above the heavens!Who is like the Lord our God,who is seated on high,who looks far downon the…
Do justice. Love kindness. Walk humbly.
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