When my husband, Manny, and I started dating he was 19 and I was newly 21. 14 months later we were engaged, and 9 months
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Advent Week 4: Living a Life of Worship
Growing up, my grandparents had this framed poster in their house that said “Take your everyday ordinary life-your sleeping, eating, going to work, and walking
Advent Week 3: Go Tell it on Your Mountain
When I was in high school, my parents took some youth to Yosemite to hike half dome. We had to get up super early to
Advent Week 2: Prepare to Be Unprepared
I love to be prepared. I love starting the day with a clear schedule and a clear idea of what I need to pack. I
Advent Week 1: What Are We Waiting For?
My oldest daughter loves routine. She loves schedules, and having plans. She needs to know what’s going to happen and when. Every morning she wakes
Caring for Those with Mental Illness: Just Love
Anxiety is real. Depression won’t simply be prayed away. Mental illness is everywhere, and it cannot be ignored. We, as followers of Christ, need to
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