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Imperfect Sea Shells
A lesson I learned when hunting seashells with my kids.
Romance
A look at the value of romance and romance stories just in time for Valentine's Day!
The Mismatched
We always want the perfect set, right? But you know, my favorite pieces are the mismatched. Which is great...because that's what we all are.
Creator
A new way to look at the Creator--and how we ought to value him--for all the gamers out there! ;-)
There
Are you in the "there" you want to be?
100th Episode Special
It's been 100 episodes already! Here's why I love recording Word Fall, and an invitation for YOU to share with me.
The Day that Changed Everything...and Nothing
The day we received the diagnosis that changed everything for our family...and yet changed nothing.
The Light Has Come
What does it really mean to say the light has come?
The Third Way
We've all heard of "fight or flight." But Christ modeled a third way to react. A way of active peace.
Intentional
My 2021 word of the year.
Promise
One of my Words of the Year
Overcome
One of my Words of the Year
Mine
One of my Words of the Year
Hanging of the Greens
Ever wonder how red and green became our Christmas colors?
Christmas Was in the Books
How I've written Christmas into some of my stories.
When Christmas Was Banned
Back in America's early days, Christmas was not celebrated by many. In fact...it was banned.
The Real Spirit of Christmas
When did the spiritual aspect of Christmas become secondary?
The Great Christmas Tree Hunt
A fun little adventure my family had hunting up a Christmas tree...
Date of Christmas
Ever wonder how the date of Christmas was chosen?
Finding Christmas
We can't "have" Christmas. We can't save it. We can't give it. But we can lose it...and we can find it, buried somewhere under the gifts and tinsel. Let's dig down dee...
Santa Claus and Giving
We tend to view Santa Claus as a representation of the materialism that has taken over Christmas. But in truth, St. Nicholas was no magical elf--he was a miracle-worki...
'Tis the Season...To Take Offense?
Why are we as Christians so upset when non-Christians don't celebrate our sacred day?
Being Wanted
Our role as parents shifts over the years...and in it, we can see such a wonderful example of how our faith should grow too.
Stolen Blessings
When we, in our pride, refuse to accept an offer of help, are we stealing the giver's blessing?
Our Kernels of Thanksgiving
Have you ever heard the story of the Second Thanksgiving? It's as amazing as the first!
The Sacrifice of Thanksgiving
We are all dealt hard blows. We all suffer. We all fear. It’s what we do with it that makes a difference.
Sacrifices and Blessing
So often, the things that are at first sacrifices become the blessings for which we're the most grateful.
Blessings
Blessings aren't the things God gives us...they're whatever brings us closer to Him. Even, sometimes, hardship.
Hope and the Image of God
Humanity HOPES. All of us. Always. Maybe because that's part of the image of God in which we were created...
Living Water Faith
Our faith shouldn't be stagnant. His Spirit should be flowing in...and flowing out.