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I’m taking out the garbage, and I happen to glance at the withered raspberry patch. Wait a second! There’s another harvest! What in the world!?  I

I almost didn’t make the traditional Boo Platter this year. But, if you remember, this platter just might represent my most memorable act. The email

I’ve let my oldest daughter loose in the kitchen. We’re having a great time together. It’s messy, a little inconvenient, and time consuming, but cooking

This morning, I glance at a new study guide called How People Change, by Timothy Lane and Paul David Tripp. I’m struck by the governing question

Dear Friends, On November 1st–a mere 5 days away–I’m going to begin my new novel as part of National Novel Writing Month. Won’t you join

Today I learn that the phrase “neck of the woods” refers to a narrow region. A “neck” means a narrow stretch of something. So, in

Today, I learn that you can spray paint little plastic pumpkins silver, and they look beautiful against candlelight. You can leave them around for Christmas,

This morning as I sat in my minivan after another night of comforting sad children over the death of our beloved cat, I felt the

Today I realize how important it is to understand and share the feelings of others. In other words, to have empathy. Is there anything more

This morning, our little one-eyed cat had a blood clot and died. It’s a very sad day in our household. I’m so glad we could