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Refreshment for the soul

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God is so faithful to give us what we need exactly when we need it—including moments of refreshment and rejuvenation. He's given me so many in recent weeks, along with such incredible joy in his Word! I hope these moments will refresh you too. And get ready! Because, in turn, I'd love to know what's been refreshing your soul. First is KRISTI MCLELLAND'S message at church last Sunday … [Read more...]

I’m creating a Food Forest!

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We have lived in our current house five years. The front yard is like a jungle, with a couple of "paths" carved through it, and it contains special places--a secret swing, a secret garden, a secret playhouse, a place to sit and think (several of those, actually), and lots of unexpected plants. But in the summer, when the rains come, I have these vines and weeds that grow--well, like vines and … [Read more...]

The Inspirations Behind Memory Lane

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My next book, Memory Lane, is releasing in just two and a half weeks! I thought I'd dip into my files for this book and share some of my inspirations as well as a fun "book trailer" video with you. Inspiration #1: MAINE I've always been captivated by the pictures and videos I've seen of Maine. The rugged shore! The moody water! The dense forests! Plus, when I asked my readers which book … [Read more...]

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