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Sometimes, regularly scheduled escapes can refresh

Sometimes, regularly scheduled escapes can refresh us more than a big deal vacation. Even on a big vacation, it’s helpful to plan some quiet time alone with our Heavenly Father.⁣
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I need to take my own advice!⁣
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So, I’m taking a break from blogging until the end of August. However, I’m leaving you with a few favorite blogs of mine, and some recommendations for summer reads. Check it out at the link in my bio!

One Word: Everlasting Arms One Verse: “The etern

One Word: Everlasting Arms

One Verse: “The eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms. And he thrust out the enemy before you and said, ‘Destroy.“ Deuteronomy 33:27

One Thought: God I love it that you gave your children simple pictures to understand complicated truths. Thank you for your everlasting arms that are under me, under _____ right at this moment. Place this picture in the front of my mind as I live this day.

It was so much fun to speak at The Falls Church An

It was so much fun to speak at The Falls Church Anglican and give encouragement for the season of grandparenting!

Planning a family gathering might feel overwhelmin

Planning a family gathering might feel overwhelming. This week on my blog, I'm sharing four simple pieces of advice that have helped me plan Cousin and Family Camps over the years. Read my four tips at the link in my bio!

One Word: Broken One Verse: And he took bread, a

One Word: Broken

One Verse: And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” Luke 22:19

One Thought: There is so much brokenness in our world. I am broken. So is _____. One thing all humans have in common is our brokenness. Jesus, you are intimately familiar with brokenness. Your body was broken for me, for _____. You understand the pain of brokenness but it is in your brokenness that we can begin to experience wholeness.

What a privilege to speak on “Ministry and Marriag

What a privilege to speak on “Ministry and Marriage” for the Anglican Diocese of the Living Word this past weekend, and how special to join our cousins for this encouraging time!

With summer right around the corner, you might be

With summer right around the corner, you might be starting to plan a family reunion. You might have many questions. This week on the blog, I'm writing about four things I consider when planning a family gathering. Read the blog at the link in my bio.

One Word: New One Verse: “Remember not the forme

One Word: New

One Verse: “Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert." Isaiah 43: 18-19

One Thought: Father, sometimes I get tired of me. Today, I ask you to do something new within me. I long to see you in new ways. Today I ask that you would give me an expectant heart that looks to you for new things in this season.

What fun to celebrate our grandson‘s high school g

What fun to celebrate our grandson‘s high school graduation this past weekend! Our 21 grandkids are now in their teens and young adult years, so it’s a season of graduations for us. Years ago, we made the decision that we would try to attend all high school graduations but not college, and instead visit each of the grands during their four years on their college campus. It’s been so much fun to pretend we’re young again!

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