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Clinging to God’s Mercies in the Daily Practices of Parenting

May 11, 2019 by Stephanie 2 Comments

There’s a good reason why we call the rhythms that form our days “practices. Place these words on your hearts. Get them deep inside you. Tie them on your hands and foreheads as a reminder. Teach them to your children. Talk about them wherever you are, sitting at home or walking in the street; talk about them from the time you get up in the morning until you fall into bed at […]

Filed Under: five minute friday, Parenting Tagged With: mother's day

Why Eating Meatloaf Reminded Us How to Love Others

January 17, 2018 by Stephanie 2 Comments

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. This picture speaks at least that many.You see, there is much more going on here than meatloaf in a pan. As I ponder on what to make for dinner, ideas rotate through my mind. And then….meatloaf presents itself. It’s not particularly recognized as anything fancy. Actually, […]

Filed Under: Advent/Christmas, Sacred Connections Tagged With: comfort food, Easter eggs, grandmothers, loving others, meatloaf, mother's day, shaping lives

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When my first child was born 20 plus years ago, I envisioned taking just a few years off from my role as Pastor of Youth and Family. While that didn’t exactly unfold as expected, God used my gifts and skills in other ways. Read More…

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