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Not A Magic Cure
Apologies can sometimes be an easy way out—like Harriet Oleson saying she’s sorry for spreading rumors in the town newspaper. The meaningless words can be used as more of an excuse than heartfelt regret. I can get all down on Mrs. Oleson, but it happens more than I’d like to admit in my own life.…
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Flying High
There are those flying high moments in life—falling in love, fulfilling a dream, conquering a goal, crossing the finish line. It’s almost too much to take in, too unbelievable to comprehend. When Dr. Baker fell in love with Kate, his heart was in the clouds. He’d never been happier; his response was gratefulness mixed with…
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Declarations of Love
Growing up, my family had the concept of “love in action” dialed in. My mom drove us places, surprised us with rice pudding on rainy days, and always proofread my essays and stories for English class. My step-dad worked a job he didn’t love to provide for our family, he never missed our sporting events,…
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Nasty Nellies
Nasty Nellies. We all run into them from time to time, at least I do. In fact, it happened just this week. I’m a sensitive girl, tears come easy when my feelings get hurt. I hung up the phone and couldn’t believe what I’d heard. “We don’t want to do business with you or your…
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Meant To Be
It’s easy to say that God had a plan when my sister and I landed the role of Baby Grace. Good showing up is always easy, like when I met my husband Josh, or when this grammatically challenged girl had the hair-brain idea to write a book. A publisher taking a chance on me was…
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Become A Storyteller
We often think that great storytelling is reserved for best-selling authors and movie directors, for those who have lived through a war or a catastrophe or finding their true love after all odds kept them apart. But anyone can be a storyteller—even you. Stories that entertain the mind are effective, but it’s hitting a bull’s-eye…
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Fuel The Spark
Every one of us has a little slice of heaven we call home. A little house where memories are made and dreams are formed while gathered together around the table… or in my case the television. Watching Little House on the Prairie fueled a spark in my heart and I wonder what ignites yours? What’s…
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A Father’s Day Tribute
To My Three Dads, Michael Landon, and Dads Everywhere I’ve had my share of father figures during my almost forty-three years on planet Earth. Each one has played a major role in making me who I am today. Even in the best circumstances, dads everywhere have a difficult task before them, with so much resting…
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More Than Enough: A Mother’s Day Devotional
During the last two months, homemade sourdough bread has worked its way into our home. I suddenly had the time and no excuse but to try. My teenagers love to smooth soft butter over a freshly cut piece right out of the oven. The smell is heavenly and I feel a bit like Caroline Ingalls…
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DON’T FORGET
Season 10, “The Last Farewell” 10 Don’t Forget “Folks ain’t thinking much about Easter right now.” –Jeb Carter With the town of Walnut Grove being threatened, no one was thinking about the Carter’s Easter bunnies. The townspeople packed their covered wagons, tears filling every eye. How could anyone think of celebrating? I don’t think it’s…