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20 Things I’ve Learned in 20 Years as a Minister’s Wife
Based on our count, which is slightly fuzzy due to a not-so-clear beginning date to our time in Indiana, December 7, 2022 will be a milestone for us: 20 years of vocational ministry for Clay. That counts youth pastor years … Continue reading
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A closed chapter
We closed on our house yesterday. We haven’t lived in it for more than 13 years, but yesterday, the door closed for the last time, so to speak. We bought that house in June, 2006. Two starry-eyed young parents, sure … Continue reading
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Why Biblical Womanhood?
Today is, apparently, International Women’s Day. Interesting timing. I wasn’t aware that the week our church is kicking off its women’s discipleship program with a book about biblical womanhood would see women being lauded and celebrated all over the world. … Continue reading
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Top ten reads, first six months
After several years of being in a mental slump, I’m shaking myself out of it this year by attempting the Challies Reading Challenge again. During the first six months of the year, I managed to read 38 books. Here are … Continue reading
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Out past the fear
I’ve been afraid of things all my life. One of my earliest memories is being one of the first kids to arrive on the first day of kindergarten, being overjoyed that they had Little People toys to play with because … Continue reading
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