What forgiving is and isn’t, part 12

The heart of God As we were leaving our dinner at Rosa’s Café the other night, my pal Charlene bought…

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What forgiving is and isn’t, part 9

The chain and the tunnel This spring, a dove family built their nest in our gutter, just outside our kitchen…

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The machine

by Frankie Ann Smythe Once upon a time there was a beautiful land. The people were smart. They were creative.…

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The post-trauma transformation, part 3 of 4

The doors Have you ever opened the wrong door and winced, with a quick “I’m sorry!” or “Excuse me!” This…

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Grieving divorce, part 4 of 8

The photo on the wall and the choice Welcome back, Peaceful Readers. Let’s continue our walk through our grieving to-do…

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Thanksgiving, part 3 of 5

The choice Have you ever seen a toddler trying—with loud frustration—to make the square block fit into the round opening?…

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Preparing for the sneak attack, part 3 of 3

A time to prepare, a time to practice and a time to prevail Writing this post has been mind-boggling. I…

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