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• Physical Therapy, Editing, and Sanctification

  

  I try to relax as a skilled professional stretches my muscles. My leg goes up, far above my head; far higher than I could imagine. He holds it in place for 30... Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2017 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Therapy of Baking Bread

  

  I begin to bake bread when twilight comes quickly and a chill is ever-present in the air. I begin to bake bread when the dark of winter is not yet upon us and... Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2017 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION

• Caution and Compassion: A False Choice

  

  On Saturday night, my husband and I sat in the small kitchen of an apartment in a nearby city. This apartment is now 'home' to seven refugees - all young men.... Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2017 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Statement on Life

  

  I am pro-life. I love babies and mamas. I love ultrasounds that show us the beauty of that baby, perfectly safe and growing in the womb. Because I am pro-life, ... Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2017 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION

• An Appeal to Choose Fact Over Fear

  

  "Including those murdered in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 (9/11), the chance of an American perishing in a terrorist attack on U.S. soil that... Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2017 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION

• Happy Birthday Marilyn!

  

  Six years ago, Marilyn Gardner picked up her metaphoric pen and she began to write. Her written voice called us together. We connected with her story. There wer... Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2017 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION

• Let’s Talk About Lack of Choice in the Workplace

  

  This past week Brenda Barnes died. She was 64 years old. You may not know much about Brenda Barnes, but she is an interesting role model for women looking at... Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2017 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Salute

  

  Here's to the bridge-builders, the peacemakers, the ones who seek to understand the actions of another. Here's to those who care about people who don't believe... Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2017 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION

• When a Lion Needs Courage

  

  The Wizard of Oz is well-known by many. It is referenced in writing and in conversation; called an 'icon of pop-culture' for Americans. In terms of characters,... Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2017 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION

• Traveling Mercies

  

  When I was a kid there was a prayer we prayed every time we set out on a trip, which was often. My childhood was marked by travel and transition so you can... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2017 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Echo Chamber of Social Media

  

  I have been caught in the echo chamber of social media for a long time, but the last few months it has become significantly worse. All around me people rise... Read more

  Posted on 19 January 2017 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Travelers

  

  "Time was passing like a hand waving from a train I wanted to be on. I hope you never have to think about anything as much as I think about you." ―... Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2017 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION

• Persecution of Christians: Real and Stable

  

  I speak up for refugees, immigrants, and Muslims on this blog. It's right that I do so. I see, read, and hear fear about all of these groups from a variety of... Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2017 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION

• Loneliness and the Jesus Prayer

  

  I lay on my back in a sterile room, a fancy xray machine above and around me. I am with complete strangers, entrusting myself to their care and expertise. The... Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2017 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Life Overseas – To the One Who is Left Behind

  

  Hi Readers! I was at A Life Overseas yesterday writing to those who are left behind. You may have already seen a first version of this post a couple of years... Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2017 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION

• On Death and Living in the Moment

  Today's post is from my daughter-in-law Lauren. She is amazing and I love her words in this piece. You can read more about her work here. Thanks for reading! Ne... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2017 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Holy Experience of Watching Les Miserables

  

  Last week we watched the Tom Hooper production of Les Misérables. We have all seen it live (in London, no less!) but I believe that the next best thing to a... Read more

  Posted on 05 January 2017 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION

• Quotes on “Third Culture Kids”

  

  The study of the third culture kid perspective is not static. Every year, new information and quotes can be found. I've compiled this short list of TCK quotes... Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2017 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION

• 2017 – Making All Things New

  

  A couple of years ago, there was a show on television called Rehab Addict. It's not what you may think from the title. It's about a woman who takes old,... Read more

  Posted on 01 January 2017 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Psalm for 2016

  

  A Psalm for 2016 by Robynn (Based on Psalm 136 and written at Sister Irene Nowell's suggestion) 2016 has been a difficult year. The entire globe can testify... Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2016 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION