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The strangest sight in Israel

We bumped down the runway. This was happening. Although I’d spent months in anticipation of this moment, my heart had longed for The Holy Land much longer. I searched for...
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Tonight for sure

I posted this blog almost three years ago. As I reflect on this life lesson, I have indeed laughed more and found joy in my moments. "A good laugh is...
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My desert time

"I intentionally didn't miss my desert time." ~ Susie Stewart This morning, as I read my journal from 2016, I came upon two quotes from my sweet friend, Susie Stewart,...
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I received a coin

Receiving reveals humbleness. He listened intently as I shared my story. He stepped back into time with me and was there in that moment. I looked at him as I...
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Reading each other’s journals

"A good friend knows all your best stories, but a best friend has lived them with you." We were headed home from Tennessee, preparing ourselves to step back into reality....
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My published article for Focus on the Family

Friends, I'm so happy to announce that Focus on the Family published an interview that I wrote. Check it out here: Survivors of Childhood Trauma Can Have a Good Marriage....
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Surprising Allen Arnold

The surprise on his face was priceless. As he walked into our house, he stepped into his story. Entering our home, Allen was greeted by “Ryder” the watchman character in...
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Saying Goodbye

Looking over the Tuscan Hills, I breathed in the majesty of the view. It was my last day in Italy and the sun leisurely set in the sky. I didn't...
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A Celebrity Roast

When you have the nickname ‘Emoney’, what else can your friends do but throw you a celebrity roast, surprise 50th birthday party? Whispers peppered the room in anticipation of Emoney's...