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Peter’s my fave (2)
Peter’s my fave (2)

A great poem about Peter.

Such a good story - sailing around the world
Such a good story - sailing around the world

An awesome story!

Remodel pretty much done!
Remodel pretty much done!

A few things to do yet, but the remodel is pretty much done!

Well, that’s just the way I am.
Well, that’s just the way I am.

You can’t help it. And that’s a good thing.

No you’re not!
No you’re not!

Have you ever thought of God as a loyal friend? He’ll stick up for you even to yourself!

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God, how big do you love me?
God, how big do you love me?

God’s love is BIG!

English Creek by Ivan Doig
English Creek by Ivan Doig

Ivan Doig’s books are a marvel. Fun and beautiful.

Instructions for Traveling West | poems by Joy Sullivan
Instructions for Traveling West | poems by Joy Sullivan

Poems you’ll love!

Undaunted Joy | The Revolutionary Act of Cultivating Delight by Shemaiah Gonzalez
Undaunted Joy | The Revolutionary Act of Cultivating Delight by Shemaiah Gonzalez

A book of joy—the joy of God’s love.

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heart & mind - reflections, email of God’s love

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God, how big do you love me?
God, how big do you love me?

God’s love is BIG!

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Undaunted Joy | The Revolutionary Act of Cultivating Delight by Shemaiah Gonzalez
Undaunted Joy | The Revolutionary Act of Cultivating Delight by Shemaiah Gonzalez

A book of joy—the joy of God’s love.

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You take good care of her.
You take good care of her.

You are the object of God’s love in addition to its subject. Jesus tells you to love others AND he tells others to love you.

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books - books I’ve read, starred ratings

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English Creek by Ivan Doig
English Creek by Ivan Doig

Ivan Doig’s books are a marvel. Fun and beautiful.

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Instructions for Traveling West | poems by Joy Sullivan
Instructions for Traveling West | poems by Joy Sullivan

Poems you’ll love!

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Undaunted Joy | The Revolutionary Act of Cultivating Delight by Shemaiah Gonzalez
Undaunted Joy | The Revolutionary Act of Cultivating Delight by Shemaiah Gonzalez

A book of joy—the joy of God’s love.

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Instructions for Traveling West | poems by Joy Sullivan
Instructions for Traveling West | poems by Joy Sullivan

Poems you’ll love!

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Sonnet on a Look from the Lord by Kelsey Peterson
Sonnet on a Look from the Lord by Kelsey Peterson

OMG

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Aubade
Aubade

A new word to contemplate.

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travels - blogs of trips we’ve taken

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Faith & Writing Festival, 2024-Sunday, April 14, 2024
Faith & Writing Festival, 2024-Sunday, April 14, 2024

The Festival of Faith & Writing at Calvin University 2024 was awesome, as always!

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Faith & Writing Festival, 2024-Saturday, April 13, 2024
Faith & Writing Festival, 2024-Saturday, April 13, 2024

The Festival of Faith & Writing at Calvin University 2024 was awesome, as always!

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Faith & Writing Festival, 2024-Friday, April 12, 2024
Faith & Writing Festival, 2024-Friday, April 12, 2024

The Festival of Faith & Writing at Calvin University 2024 was awesome, as always!

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interesting stuff - thought-provoking articles, podcasts, and interviews

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Sonnet on a Look from the Lord by Kelsey Peterson
Sonnet on a Look from the Lord by Kelsey Peterson

OMG

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Aubade
Aubade

A new word to contemplate.

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Blessing
Blessing

So beautiful. So full of love. May it be so, amen.

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“Routine is disguised ritual.”
“Routine is disguised ritual.”

Routine things you do throughout the day can be a good way to keep yourself aware of God’s presence—and love.

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Don’t go there, go THERE.
Don’t go there, go THERE.

Why? Why me?

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Certainty | Uncertainty
Certainty | Uncertainty

Recently, certainty and uncertainty have come up frequently for some reason. It seems like God might be encouraging me to think about it.

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