Instruments of Praise

Wondering what He has in StoreOne of my favorite songs includes the line, “These hands that You have made/are instruments of praise.” [Note: edited to add the link to the song video] I’ve been thinking about that line a lot, lately, as I’ve made the rounds between the rheumatologist, the occupational therapist, and the orthopedic […]


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Two Steaks and a Side of Redemption

A Little Girl’s InsistenceThree years ago today, Rich (who is now my husband) and I went on our “first date.” He took me to a steakhouse. We were seated at a nice quiet booth in the corner. In the adjacent booth, a young family was enjoying dinner. The little girl, who was preciously beautiful and […]


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JD’s Lesson

Respecting Gifts Rich and I have two dogs. JD, the black labrador retriever, is nearly three years old. Doc, the poodle-terrier mix, is roughly five. (He came to us from a shelter as an adult dog, so we’re not exactly sure). We’ve learned a lot from our canine buddies, but I think JD has taught […]


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Safe and Sound

An Encounter with GraceWe live on a narrow street in the rural foothils of Southern California’s coastal plain. The postal service does not attempt to navigate the roads in our neighborhood; instead we are provided with a post office box. The post office is not far from our home, in a small shopping center that […]


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Like a Man on the Moon

Embracing the Mystery I was ten years old on that day in 1969 when Neil Armstrong walked on the moon. Like many, I sat transfixed in front of the television, in awe of the incredible sight before me. As a child I saw a huge adventure. My simple understanding didn’t stretch to include the bravery […]


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