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Once again our hearts are full. When we arrived at Rancho Santa Marta a week ago, (http://www.ranchosantamarta.org/), we saw a cement pad where “Victor’s Casa Nueva” (Victor’s new house) would be. When we left Saturday […]
Read PostThe silence was profound. On this 450-acre ranch where children live, learn, and work, quiet comes early. And after riding in an SUV for about 15 hours, Don and I climbed into bed and listened […]
Read PostMy nephew, Drew Froese, interviewed Don and me for the college group at Westgate Church this week, focusing especially on how we processed our grief with God and then found joy on the other side. […]
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We ran a few minutes late. The parking lot was FULL. Don and I parked next door at the college and walked over. Our hearts thrilled at the church,d filled with those wanting to honor […]
Read PostGrief leaves you raw, alone, despairing. It rolls over you in currents, for some or no reason at all. Anger can seize you when you need help and no one is there. That happened to […]
Read Post“God usually was found in the less obvious.” This quote from a novel I just finished* caught my attention. Throughout my life I’ve wanted God to speak to me in broad, sweeping tones; to write […]
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The church was dim, with strings of white lights draped from the ceiling, chandeliers giving a warm glow. Vocal, guitar and violin music had been rich and sweet. Bob stepped to the microphone to welcome […]
Read PostWhat’s a cockle? And how does it warm my heart? The other morning, Don looked across the breakfast table, blue eyes shining, and told me how much he loves me. I responded, “And you warm […]
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“Your loan is approved.” “Terrific. Thanks for all your help.” “Oh, but wait. We need a little more documentation …” This conversation was repeated multiple times over the past several weeks. Every time we […]
Read PostYou have turned my mourning into joyful dancing. You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy, that I might sing praises to you and not be silent. O Lord my […]
Read PostLet us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds…”