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Moms, Fear Not

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I confess I am a worrier. I know we are not supposed to worry. That we are supposed to pray and trust. But that's difficult to do I think, especially as Moms. I thought things would be easier now that our sons are both over 18, but there always seems to be something new to worry about. Some new problem, some new situation, some new risk. I remind myself that I gave my parents plenty to worry about … [Read more...]

Deb’s Annual Garden Tour

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Our garden spots are at their peak right now, so, if your interest is piqued, I thought I'd give you a peek at what's happening in our yard. (And since I'm a writer, I couldn't resist: Do you see what I did with those three words in red? Do those three homophones give you as much trouble as they give me?) Anyway, back to gardening... I think I've done this annual or semi-annual garden tour … [Read more...]

Home Again!

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What a wonderful, whirlwind three-week adventure I had in Europe! It would take a month of blogs to describe all of the amazing people I met, the beautiful sights I saw, and the way that the Holy Spirit was present in my travels and talks. Many of you told me how much you enjoyed being an armchair traveler with me through my Facebook and Instagram posts. Thanks for coming along. (Oh, and did I … [Read more...]

Of Rocks and Trees

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When life get a little rocky, I like to spend time among rocks and trees. There's something about walking in the woods over rocks, roots, and pine needles that calms my worried, weary heart and soothes my soul. Today, as my husband and I hiked along wooded trails past waterfalls in northern Minnesota, words to hymns like "Great is Thy Faithfulness," and "This is My Father's World" repeated … [Read more...]

Have you visited the Chicory Inn yet? (A giveaway!)

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[This giveaway has ended. Thank you for all the wonderful comments. I just drew a winner for the five-book Chicory Inn series and it is...drumroll, please... MARY TULLILA.] No, the Chicory Inn isn't a real place, but after writing five novels set in the charming bed and breakfast run by the Whitman family (alas, they aren't real either), the setting in fictional Langhorne, Missouri feels very, … [Read more...]

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