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We had already been climbing these stairs for 15 minutes and there was so many more to go! We were at Montmorency Falls in Quebec, one of the tallest water falls in North America, and we were climbing the most enormous set of stairs I have ever seen! We kept pausing to rest and get…

“All good athletes train hard. They do it for a gold medal that tarnishes and fades. You’re after one that’s gold eternally.  I don’t know about you, but I’m running hard for the finish line. I’m giving it everything I’ve got. No sloppy living for me! I’m staying alert and in top condition. I’m not…

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It was the mid 1940’s when my parents purchased a partially completed 2 story house situated on 5 acres of land. They were able to live there while my father being the carpenter (not by trade- just skill) finished the construction.  After that came a 2-car garage, a barn and a couple of other out…

Reflecting back, after Jake died, a dangerous shift occurred in me. I think that only those that know me really well ever saw the change, for I pretended well. I said the right things, looked sad when needed, paid attention to kids when necessary but didn’t get emotionally involved with them. No way. I was…

When I was writing “God Enough” my husband, Brad gave me a week away at my parents house to write without any disruptions. When I arrived back home, I was greeted by very happy boys to see their momma. They were all glad I got to spend a week writing but were also glad for…

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… or what activities he would be involved with. I often wonder about what kind of kid Jake would be. Then I ask myself who would I be if Jake were still here with us on earth? I am sure other trials and heartbreak would have led me to a closer walk with the Lord…

I recently helped PREPARE – plan, organize, gear up for, a huge Bookstore at a major conference of 5500 women at a convention center. Then, I helped IMPLEMENT the event – whew, it was busy, stressful, there was very little sleep, we worked hard mentally and physically! Finally, it was time to REST. I felt…