Christmas traditions run deep in our families. We carry childhood memories of family fun and closeness we want to hold onto forever. Like many couples, when Rob and I married we realized our hopes and expectations […]
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Lord, music on the radio insists “it’s the most wonderful time of the year.” Children believe they’d “better not pout, better not cry” or they’ll find coal in their stockings. Yet for many, this festive season […]
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Lord, Thanksgiving left us full. Our home was full of our favorite people. Plates were full of delicious meals and desserts. Our hearts were full of gratitude for all you’ve done for our family. You filled […]
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On this day of gratitude and prayers of thanks, we think of you. We each share a love for our kids, receiving them as precious gifts from God. Our marriages are a love we fight […]
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Lord, Thanksgiving is more than a day to give thanks. It’s a time to quiet our spirits, gather with the ones we love, and remember the kindness you’ve shown to our family. We remember your […]
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At our house here in chilly Michigan, we love to cozy it up with lots of baking, hot cider, and steamy coffee drinks. We’re a big family, so it’s one celebration after another with plenty of […]
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Lord, political elections expose how divided we’ve become as a nation, and the fear we associate with the men and women put into office. They heighten our awareness that in this world there is much to […]
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When our children hurt, we hurt with them as moms and dads. Nothing is more painful than watching our children struggle in the wasteland of life. Feeling lost, anxious, and alone, they become caught in sin […]
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Fifteen years ago, we had our fourth and final bundle of joy with the birth of our daughter. We cherished every minute of her babyhood, but as she grew we moved past the life of strollers, […]
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Lord, the greatest pain we suffer is separation from the ones we love. We grieve the death of our dearest loved ones. Relocation moves us far from the friends who know us best. Kids grow up […]
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