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3 Spring Treats for You
After the spring-forward time change punishment, I think we all could use a treat. Here are a few goodies to cheer you up.

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What I’m (Still) Learning from Eating Mostly Plants
Its been two years since my husband and I challenged each other to eat mostly plants. Here's what we have learned so far on the journey.

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It's Not Me, It's You
A recent sermon challenged my thinking with the idea, "it's not about me." Even though I didn't like it, it changed me.

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Unlikely Wisdom from Your Houseplants
Wisdom sometimes comes from unlikely places - like your houseplants. Here's what I'm learning from the fern in the corner.

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Finding True Grace Under a Tent In Haiti
When I asked God to pierce my heart, He answered with an adventure to Haiti. Here's how my prayer was answered in an unexpected way.

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What's Saving Your Life Right Now?
What's saving your life right now? Now that we are deep into the winter season, it's the perfect time to remember the life-giving things.

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Putting More Zest in Your Rest
Are you craving more rest? Me too. Recently rest snuck up on me and reminded me that it's not just for weekends.

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Where Are You Finding Joy in Ordinary Places?
A funny story about how joy shows up in unexpected places -- like a bait and tackle restaurant in the Everglades.

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What Was Your Year in a Word?
Looking back over your year, what is one word to describe what you learned? Here's my story about my word, diligence.

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A Christmas Sonnet
My gift to you this Christmas - a beautiful sonnet from my friend Theresa.

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How Can You Treasure the Season?
What is your favorite part of the Christmas story? Mine is just one line from Luke 2. Here's my story about Mary's example of pondering.

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Your True Christmas
What does a true Christmas look like for you? Here's my story of when I decided to stop doing Christmas and start being Christmas.

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The Year My 11-Year-Old Cooked Thanksgiving
Yes 11-year-olds can absolutely cook the Thanksgiving feast. Here's my Hell's Kitchen moment, saved by a spunky kid willing to step up.

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My Father's Rice and Beans
Rice and beans meant home to my dad. Here's my story of how home is where you decide to make it.

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One Great Question to Transform Your Day
Could one question really change your day? Maybe. It's a fun experiment to try out. Here's my story of the day-changer question.

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The Power of Homeschooling with Cara McLauchlan
What a privilege to be featured on The Walkshow with Walker Neer as we discuss, "The Power of Homeschooling."

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Today's Most Important Thing - The Daily Meal
The daily meal is our chance to celebrate the sacred and the ordinary. How using the good China reminds me to celebrate family every day.

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What I’m Learning About Living Well
How a chance encounter at a tailgate reminded me to live. A story about Jenny who changed my mind about how we view our days.

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Ending the Homecoming Queen Habit
I always wanted to be the Homecoming Queen. Even though it never happened, here's my story of quitting the approval contest for good.

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What to Do When Hurricanes of the Heart Strike
When storms come, I know how to prepare. But what do I do for personal storms? Here are 3 ideas on handling storms of the heart.

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