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Monthly Archives: June 2014

Vacation Reflections

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Wendy

My family just returned from a week long vacation on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. This was a first for us. We are usually Florida people, but we were looking for something different this year. Now before you Gulf of Mexico purists start shaking your heads, I get it. The Atlantic is not nearly as … Continue reading »

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Enjoying Family Time

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Wendy

I often write about treasuring the people in our lives. I try very hard to be present for the ones I hold dear, realizing that each day is a gift. With that in mind, I’m going to take this week off to enjoy a vacation with my family. I’m sure I’ll be inspired as we … Continue reading »

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The Joy of Seeing the Fruits of Our Labor

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Wendy

I know I have been talking about Vacation Bible School a lot this past week, but honestly, it has consumed the vast majority of my physical and emotional energy. I’m exhausted, but my heart has been touched in so many ways. If you read this blog very often, then you know how strongly I feel … Continue reading »

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Even When You don’t Understand…

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Wendy

My friend asked me a couple of weeks ago if I wanted to hear a Bo story. The answer was of course, yes. Bo is a charming six-year-old who never fails to crack me up. She told me that he asked her recently what God looked like. She told him she didn’t know, but asked … Continue reading »

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Extending Hospitality

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Wendy

I recently attended a luncheon hosted by a delightful neighbor of mine. We have two families on our street who are moving. One is moving just one town away and the other is moving all the way home to Germany. My neighbor thought it would be nice to gather the ladies on our street together … Continue reading »

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Why Do We Bother With the Old Testament?

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Wendy

I often have people tell me that they don’t like to read the Old Testament. They get bogged down in all of the names and places. “What’s the point?” they argue. “It’s all before Jesus, anyway.” People seem to prefer to focus on grace and that’s understandable. As Christians, Jesus is the center of our … Continue reading »

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Learning to Enjoy the Climb

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Wendy

My kids’ friends call our neighborhood, “the roller coaster neighborhood.” We have some crazy hills. When you are driving through in a car, you can get those butterflies in your stomach, like when you ride a roller coaster. It’s very tough to ride a bicycle on; but it can be fun as well. The pedaling … Continue reading »

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