Read more about the article I did what needed to be done

I did what needed to be done

I had a dream last night. So vivid, I knew it was real until I woke up. When I did, I thought with disappointment, "Oh, it was only a dream."…

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Four-color pens and colorful folders, only for the uber-cool

When my youngest daughter, Andreya, was 10 years old, she was busy as an online student with Northstar Christian Academy. She was (and still is) an excellent student and a…

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Read more about the article Never offended if you take the high road

Never offended if you take the high road

I love the fact that Jesus, while He lived on earth, was never offended. He avoided so much inner conflict by remaining unoffendable. He always took the high road. We,…

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Read more about the article The strange time of in between

The strange time of in between

I remember when I was younger, time passed slower than it does now that I am older. I can’t (yet) say I’m old. Nor can I say that I’m young.…

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Read more about the article More than money, but you have to spend it all
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More than money, but you have to spend it all

Because my life has brought me around the world, I learned there's more to currency than meets the eye. When talking about currency, usually what comes to mind is the…

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Push the envelope when you are feeling dusty

Do you "push the envelope?" Have you waited a bit longer to service your car than you should have or asked for an extension on a deadline? Or let dust…

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Read more about the article The water is off today, how to live with unpolished nails

The water is off today, how to live with unpolished nails

The water is off today. I thought I had prepared for the usual water cut by setting the timer on my washer. Sad fact: I had this washer for over…

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Read more about the article Am I the only one? When I’m not okay

Am I the only one? When I’m not okay

I get disappointed when I don’t get what I want. Like a little child throwing a tantrum, but I keep the tantrum inside. After all, it would be embarrassing for…

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Read more about the article Marriage advice not to be missed,  remember to dance

Marriage advice not to be missed, remember to dance

Tomorrow, July 21, will be our 40th wedding anniversary. We've not planned anything, we rarely do. There are reasons we don't do much on our anniversary, they usually have to…

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Read more about the article So what do you do, really? How to measure up

So what do you do, really? How to measure up

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