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Exploring Italy

July 12, 2018 By Cara Putman

My family and I returned last week from a stint in Rome. We were there so I could lead a study abroad. This wasn't our first time, but it was our first time to live in Rome for two weeks. It was a delightful trip for many reasons -- but it's also why I missed my last post. You see, I left my computer at home, which means I didn't have my account passwords. [Tweet "How does a writer rest? Not … [Read more...]

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Moms, Fear Not

July 10, 2018 By Julie Klassen

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...]

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Deb’s Annual Garden Tour

July 9, 2018 By Deborah Raney

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...]

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Home Again!

July 2, 2018 By Lynn Austin

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...]

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Of Rocks and Trees

June 26, 2018 By Julie Klassen

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...]

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