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 6

Remembering and forgetting Have you heard, seen or smelled something recently that reminded you of a special person, place or…

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The big why, part 2 of 8

The giver If you’ve ever seen The Sound of Music, you know the song “My Favorite Things.” Close your eyes…

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Grieving divorce, part 1 of 8

The destroyer As I prayed and sought an introduction for this post, I was totally stumped. What analogy—much more lighthearted…

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Trauma interrupted

The prayers, the vision and the letter Turbulent winds and changing weather A week ago, Brandon and I spent a…

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The trauma of disengagement: from denial to healing, part 6 of 6

Mom’s impact—family Next week is Thanksgiving, my favorite holiday. Hot diggity. Last year we went on a vacation for Thanksgiving.…

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The trauma of disengagement: from denial to healing, part 4 of 6

Family 101 A couple weeks ago, Brandon and I were watching a program on PBS about the emotions of animals.…

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