The debut novel had a beautiful cover. But the title tricked me into thinking it was another of those dime-a-dozen…
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shouting God’s battle cry through the hard things in life
I still remember my aunt’s phone call that summer of 2006. My cousin Brian had met a girl. I was…
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air mail, love stamps, and the delayed gratification of the postal service
“Letter writing is such a heartless method of communicating. First, one has difficulty putting into words what he really feels—then…
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From Our Family to Yours
Dear family and friends, “Momma, when I grow up, will you ask Daddy to help me build a house?” Our…
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Merry Christmas, from our family to yours!
Dear Everyone, My name is Sara. My family calls me Sara Bear or just Bear. Sometimes they try to call…
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God bless us, every one.
Dear Everyone, My name is Sara Elizabeth but my family calls me Sara Bear or just Bear. Since my mommy…
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romance by the book
She should have known it would be a storybook romance. From the time she learned to read, she immersed herself…
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Wishing you peace and hope this Christmas…
“For some of us, it’s been a brutal year with a lot of unspoken broken…and right about now a bunch…
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Sara Elizabeth’s Birth Day
Dearest little Sara Elizabeth, Where does one start with a birth story, little one? He knit you together in my…
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Top Ten Tips for Super Simple Silhouettes
I’m not the Pinteresty, crafty, DIY type. But sometimes, I forget that. When I saw my friend Amanda’s Instagram image of her silhouettes project, I knew I had to try it–regardless of the fact that spray paint and scissors were required.
Or at least, I thought spray paint and scissors were required.
My Cousin JenJen
Dear JenJen, I still remember sitting there beside your mom, in a back pew of the church. She was wearing…
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Probiotic Water Kefir: Tips & Tricks
Water kefir (or kefir soda) is one of my favorite probiotic beverages. I like to drink it with my meals to…
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