As a late-blooming author, I have come to believe it is wise to hold on to words God inspired me to write years, even decades, ago. Journals, poems, articles, and even musings for possible future pieces, are precious to me. I refuse to squander documentation of hard-won life lessons God has taught. Disclaimer: I’m a […]
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As I gaze at our hundred-year-old solid oak table, with the scrolled legs and six leaves to accommodate up to twelve loved ones, I see ghosts of Christmas dinners past. There I am, about eight, with my new baby doll Santa brought. We’re all at Grandma and Grandpa White’s house in Mallard, Iowa: Mom and
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I never thought I’d get caught driving through a blizzard in circles around the mall for Christmas. But as of six PM that Christmas Eve, my freezing-snowy nightmare seemed unending. Because of her. It had seemed like such a simple “yes” when she asked for help. I had Fridays off, and all she needed was
In December, 2022, Rod and I chose a simpler lifestyle. We sold our recently remodeled four-bedroom home of thirty years, and moved to a two-bedroom independent living “cottage” on a senior living retirement property. We don’t live in one of those flashy places you see advertised with 50-somethings parading around a pool with drinks in
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Charlene and I often speak to adult groups about our work with married couples. I am the research guy of the team, and in my digging deeper, I am alarmed about how the institution of marriage is being redefined. For over 60 years progressive “culture doctors” have been trying to redefine marriage to make other
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On our first date, Rod’s kind heart was on display as he gallantly held my elbow and guided me around a deep puddle. He listened while I talked about my adventures and had a quick wit that captured my heart. Who knew that our latest big adventure would give me a fresh appreciation of these
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I used to think God desired all his followers to not only march to the same Drummer but march in rigid rows, all following intricately detailed, prescribed steps. I pictured a group of Christians to be like a regimented drum corps, executing complicated moves to spell out certain specified words on the football field. Imagine my
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I used to think God desired all his followers to not only march to the same Drummer but march in rigid rows, all following intricately detailed, prescribed steps. I pictured a group of Christians to be like a regimented drum corps, executing complicated moves to spell out certain specified words on the football field. Imagine
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