by Barbara Rainey Have you ever wondered about how to celebrate Lent with children? Have you thought maybe it’s too…
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My Third Big Hike: The Pacific Crest Trail—Mt. Rainier
My friend Melody and I just completed our third big hike. After 2 years of hiking sections of the Appalachian…
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You are the Parent, Not Your Child
We live in a child-centered culture. A culture that often says our primary job as a parent is to make…
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The Value of Long Term Friendships
This weekend we had a wedding at our farm. The bride is the daughter of a couple we’ve known for…
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Wisdom from a 94-year-old
My friend Virginia is 94 years old. This past week she spoke at our women’s Bible study. The question she’d…
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Lessons from a Foggy Day
It’s that unpredictable time of year weather wise. You may wake up to freezing gray skies scattering small snow flakes…
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What To Do When You Want to Quit Marriage
I’m so happy to have my friend Barbara Rainey guest blog for me today! Though most every spouse marries with…
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Confessions of a Social Media Buff: Getting off the Social Media Treadmill…
I’m thrilled to have my friend Yvonne Lingo share her story today. It is a story that touches each one…
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When your faith gets fragile….
This week is the one-year anniversary of our grandson Mac’s liver transplant. He just turned 7 years old. Re-living those…
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The Best Prayer by the Best Teacher
I left my prayer notebook on a bench last week and it poured rain on it. Ink ran, pages…
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