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Just Do the Next Thing
I've been trying to write this blog post all morning, but four baby squirrels are playing tag outside my window. I had to watch them. Then I had to research squirrel family interactions. Afterwards, I had to plot out a few points for the children's book I must...
The Art of Compromise
Compromise in marriage is an art form. Sometimes it's a Picasso, filled with sharp lines and strange shapes as we try to create a life together. Eventually, though, a Rembrandt starts to emerge. Softer lines. Mellow light. Deeper beauty. I'm not an art student, of...
Happy May Day (video)
How to Keep from Freaking Out
As we shuffle our way into week #6 of isolation, self-distancing, and tragic news every hour, I'm occasionally tempted to freak out. Positive self-talk helps me. Especially this ancient advice from Paul's letter to the church at Philippi. He told the folks to calm...
What We Will Keep
In the Book of Psalms, some phrases are followed by the word, "Selah." Although the exact meaning of the word has been lost, most scholars think it indicates a pause, like a rest in a musical score. It would seem that much of our world is tasting a selah even...
Author Interview with Judy C. Harvey
Judy C. Harvey is the debut author of Angel Wings, a story of hope and friendship in a new season of life. She is also my First and Forever friend. (She shows up in all my novels. Especially in that line from The Marvel House.) We have been friends since before we...