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I was released from the hospital two days after having my spleen removed last week. So far, everything seems to be going well. I have four incisions in the left side my abdomen, but no memory whatsoever of the operation. … Continue reading →

John and his best friend Isaiah made it to the state wrestling tournament in Alabama’s largest high school classification. Susan and I arrived in Birmingham in time to see their final match Friday night, then we watched all day Saturday. … Continue reading →

Susan, Sherill, and I joined two different 40-day prayer circles this summer, following Mark Batterson’s ‘Draw the Circle’ prayer challenge. After brief daily readings, each of us lifted up requests, praises, and intercession to our Heavenly Father over these 40-day … Continue reading →

Our dear friend Amanda, who now lives in Kentucky, occasionally calls to chat and catch up. Usually she brings up a challenging question. This past weekend, she asked something on the minds of many Americans: “Dana, what is happening in … Continue reading →

Susan put together a good-sized box of food and I gathered some clothes to take to Jim Christmas morning. I learned later that the Lord put it on the heart of another couple to take him a few Christmas presents … Continue reading →