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In the Raw: Finding Normal

Remembering what life was like last year about this time… so thankful there are no boxes this year and rhythms and routines have found their grooves. Since life always brings change, I think “Rhythm Finder” sounds good on my resume, don’t… Continue Reading →

The Enneagram and Me

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(This is your weekly Theological Thursday post but – on a FRIDAY!) What is the Enneagram?? It’s one of a vast number of personality systems and ways of seeing ourselves. Ann Bogel has a great book called Reading People with a… Continue Reading →

Review: A Place To Land by Kate Motaung

Who should read this book? You. If you’ve lived through any amount of life, you will get this. You need to know the hope in the midst of the pain.

IF Gathering: 2017 Recap

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Our texts flew back and forth. “I’ve got seats saved!”  “Can’t wait to see you!” with lots of smiley emojis. As we both finally took our seats in the auditorium of Community Reformed, our sigh of relief was in unison…. Continue Reading →

February is InCoWriMo!!

Evidently this has been going on since 2015 and I’ve had no idea there even was such a thing! You didn’t either?? Good. I don’t feel quite so late to the party. What is it? It stands for: International Correspondance… Continue Reading →

ArtPrize: 7 Reasons You Need to Go

On a blustery and snowy 20 degree (and dropping) January day, it’s a perfect time to remember the warmth and beauty of September! Since 2009 each September-October, Grand Rapids breaks out in a colorful fever of sculpture, paintings and art!… Continue Reading →

Review: A Song of Home by Susie Finkbeiner

As with every reviewer, you need to know something about their tastes. A food critic who prefers Italian food will put Asian food at a distinct disadvantage simply by their tastes. Also a food critic who happens to be a… Continue Reading →

In the Raw: Mammograms & Callbacks

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She said, “The doctor saw a questionable spot on your mammogram yesterday and wants to see you again. Can you come in today?” Her words made my heart stop and my thoughts fly. Why did they want to see me… Continue Reading →

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