Every once in awhile I realize that I use a word I don’t know the meaning of – like grace or gospel. It usually when one of my kids asks me what it means and I find myself tongue-tied. When I ask around, I discover that no-one else knows what it means either. Yet we…

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I’m flying to Pennsylvania tomorrow. I agreed to sew three costumes for trick-or-treat this year. (Click here to read more about why we participate in Halloween.) And yesterday I discovered that I don’t have enough fabric for the third costume because I’m still cutting them out — I haven’t even reached the sewing stage yet.…

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My husband received a brochure for the Together for the Gospel conference in the mail last week. I was immediately struck by the irony of the title, “Together for the Under-estimated Gospel” juxtapositioned against the photo. Do you see what I see? Or maybe I should ask, “Do you see who is missing?” I see…

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(Jen at Conversion Diary started Quick Takes Friday for all those little tidbits that we want to share that don’t merit an entire blog post. I’m joining in today. Hope you like the change of pace!) — 1 — I mentioned in an earlier post this week that our son had a big doctor’s appointment…

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It’s been three years since we gave Elli a hug and a kiss and tucked her into bed. Three years since we heard her laugh and cry. Three years since I stroked her hair and held her tight as she coughed through a cold. Three years since I checked on her in the middle of…

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