This summer has been a challenging time for me. My youngest child graduated high school at the end of May. Although graduation is a happy occasion, this time of endings is also filled with a
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A long line of strong women
I find myself perched in the perfect spot on the timeline of my life. I can finally let go of any perceived letdowns or guilt of the past, and fully embrace the future with whatever energy I can muster up. I’m well past the midpoint, I’m sure.
Read moreBeautiful Fall Leaves
It’s raining, and the sudden temperature drops have made me regret every moan and complaint I’ve had about the hot summers days now gone. The coolness of the mornings have me pulling out a sweater
Read moreA World of Disguise
I love spring. With it we uncover all the things we’ve had to blanket for the winter. It makes us want to put on our best and step out in the fresh air. Warmer weather
Read moreBeauty From the Far Side of the Hill
I remember the first time I realized I was losing my youthful edge. As a conservative young wife and mother, I was relatively content. After all, Daddy said I was beautiful, and my husband, Gary, seemed okay with my efforts. But then that fateful day came.
Read morePulling Back the Curtain: A Deeper Worship Experience
by Tina Ann Forkner As I write this, a dove flits and hops from branch to branch in our backyard. I’m pretty sure its bobbing head and fluttering feathers are part of a dance for
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