Author Archives: Dana

counts

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Dana

“Neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything; what counts is a new creation.” Galatians 6:15 The conflicts on junior high playgrounds don’t differ too much from when I was a kid. “No, no… it didn’t count!” “What? There’s no rule about … Continue reading →

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keep

Posted on April 20, 2017 by Dana

Recently, I ran across a journal from 2009. On the left side were verses from various Psalms; the right side was left open to record reflections. One hundred entries covering the critical days of my last stem cell transplant brought … Continue reading →

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conversations

Posted on April 13, 2017 by Dana

Between husband and wife: Husband: How do you think we can best teach our children about God? Wife: I am sure there are many ways, but it seems we all learn best by example. So, if our children can see … Continue reading →

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invest

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Dana

Thirteen-year-old John and I went to visit our friends, the Bendicksons, in Iowa the first weekend of our Spring Break. What I love to witness in the Bendickson family is the way they invest in people. Their Heartshot Ministry uses … Continue reading →

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falling

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Dana

Every 21st of the month, until his first March birthday, Emma sent a few pictures of baby Wilkes, showing his growth. Kinsey has followed the same path, sending monthly pictures of Owen on the 26th of each month, anticipating a … Continue reading →

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