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Bible Study Meals: (Chicken Noodle Soup that Will Cure what Ails You)

God and I were clearly NOT on the same page when it came to the plan for my family this weekend. Paul had been fighting off a nasty cold,...

Video Trial # 1

Before you utter one comment (perhaps snarkily and under your breath), I fully comprehend that the title “Video Trial #1” lacks any...

Self-Loathing vs. Cheap Grace

While counseling I often find myself reminding people either of the wretchedness of sin or the magnificent grace of God. I say “or”...

Unable to Sleep and Suffocated by Worry

Have you ever had one of those terrible nights when all of the problems of the days, weeks, or years came crashing down on you, and you...

“Babe, I Didn’t Cheat!”

Paul had stuck his head through the door of our study to remind me that he was leaving for work when I joyfully blurted out this awkward...

Jack, Brenn and Megisms: A Time To Laugh!!

It’s been a lovely week with nothing particularly stressful or discouraging. I’m not stressed out or anxious. I recently published a post...

Bible Study Meals: Double Batch of Lasagna

This recipe is, again, an amalgamation from a few different sources. Honestly, from a cooking perspective I’m not sure if I will ever be...

Travel Tips For Those with Champagne Taste on a Beer Budget

Noticing how people spend their money is a great way to learn about them, right? For example, if you were to take a peek at (or a ride...

God Makes Messy Things Beautiful

Happy 2017! On Jan 31, I decided to go to bed before 12:00….because…I’m old. But I couldn’t fall asleep. As I lay there I thought about...

Songs of Freedom and Life

Happy 2017 everyone! I finally have a new (as in, not recycled from the past) list of songs for you all! Beginnings are wonderful things...