Best Books of 2021 and What I’m Reading in 2022

In 2021, I set out to read a mixture of fiction and nonfiction books.  Typically, I read nonfiction books – biographies/autobiographies or books that challenge me in my faith.  This past year, however, I wanted to get back to my love of reading fiction as well.  When reflecting on my favorites for the year, nonfiction […]

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Hope: Word of 2021

My word for 2021 was hope. The eager longing for light to break through darkness.  The desire for something rooted and secure to dig into.  A safe place to rest. A better hope than all other longings that had failed me in years past. I wanted to learn to hope in Jesus. To hope in […]

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God came into an ordinary family

Read: Luke 1: 5 – 80 Zechariah was a priest, known for his righteousness and obedience to God. He and his wife were recognized in their town for worshipping and serving God, but they never expected to hear the message Zechariah received from Gabriel, the angel.  Elizabeth, was barren and had most likely given up […]

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God came down into ordinary parenting

Read:  Luke 2: 1-7 As Joseph and Mary began their 90 mile trek to Bethlehem, Mary must have felt fearful.  A young, expecting mother, making her way through valleys, mountains, and deserts.  Each step increasing the distance between Mary and her own mother, whom she surely longed to cling to in this process.  Imagine finally […]

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One’s Got Class and the Other One Dyes – Season 3: Ep. 4

Aired: October 15th, 2002 Written by: Daniel Palladino Directed by: Steven Robman Guest Starring:Emily Kuroda – Mrs. KimMilo Ventimiglia – Jess MarianoAdam Brody – Dave RygalskiHeidi Swedberg – Debbie FincherJessica Kiper – ShaneTod Lowe – ZackJohn Cabrera – Brian Places in this Episode:Luke’s DinerSophie’s MusicGilmore HouseKim’s AntiquesStars Hollow HighIndependence InnStars Hollow SquareStars Hollow Beauty Supply […]

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