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Death, Dying, and Good Reads

09/12/2019

Death, Dying, and Good Reads: A review of J. Dana Trent’s Dessert First … More Death, Dying, and Good Reads

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Lessons from an Empty Pulpit

02/12/2019

What to do when receiving is all you can do … More Lessons from an Empty Pulpit

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Family Advent Scripture Readings

11/26/2018

Short Scripture readings for wiggly kiddos. … More Family Advent Scripture Readings

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Top 10 Reasons to Join MOPS (Greatest Hits)

08/14/2018

Are you the mother of a preschooler or an infant? Have you thought about finding a MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) group? In a couple weeks I’ll be starting my fourth year in MOPS, and I have to tell you, it has been awesome. Here’s why I’m a MOPS mama, and why you may want to become … More Top 10 Reasons to Join MOPS (Greatest Hits)

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11 Things No One Told Me About Marriage

01/04/2018

As of this Saturday, Daryl and I will have been married for eleven years. 132 months. 4015 days. 96,360 minutes. (Anyone else getting “Seasons of Love” stuck in their heads right about now?) It’s been an incredible ride. I could write out all the clichés that are somehow true (I love him more today than … More 11 Things No One Told Me About Marriage

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The Divine Waiting Room

12/11/2017

Nicole Caldwell-Gross on why it’s so uncomfortable (and good) to have people join us in our spiritual waiting rooms. … More The Divine Waiting Room

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Helpless Christianity * 10 Minute Devotional

10/17/2017

We’re preaching through Romans at our church right now, and I’ll admit that it’s a challenge. I’m more a John sort of girl. I like an image to hang my hat on, a story to dive into. Romans is short on story and long on multisyllabic words. Unpacking Paul is like opening up a set … More Helpless Christianity * 10 Minute Devotional

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5 Survival Tips for When You’re Solo Parenting

09/18/2017

Daryl traveled to a pastor’s conference a couple weeks ago. I was genuinely thrilled he was going – he hasn’t spent a night without the kids since before our second born arrived, and times of focused study, rest, and renewal are a gift. I was also terrified he was going. It would be me and … More 5 Survival Tips for When You’re Solo Parenting

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10 Ways Vacation Bible School is Like The Great British Bake Off

07/10/2017

Because the awesomest, craziest week in ministry and trying to bake 150 cream puffs in two hours actually have a lot in common.  … More 10 Ways Vacation Bible School is Like The Great British Bake Off

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Let Us Confess It * 10 Minute Devotional

06/01/2017

On Monday I came home from a wonderful weekend at a Christian camp. My little boys and my husband and I got to worship in God’s beautiful creation, spend time in prayer, talk about what Jesus is doing in our midst. Instead of preaching, we received. Instead of leading, we rested. Instead of being “on,” … More Let Us Confess It * 10 Minute Devotional

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