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A TIME FOR NEW BEGINNINGS–Part Two

To continue with our re-entry story that I first published in 2018— RETURNING TO WILLARD AVENUE…The way back to me (PART 2) In December 2015 we returned to the Dominican Republic after our stateside furlough to say our goodbyes and hopefully finish well.  We had seen many missionaries leave the field very wounded and we…
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A TIME FOR NEW BEGINNINGS–Part Two

To continue with our re-entry story that I first published in 2018--- RETURNING TO…
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A TIME FOR NEW BEGINNINGS—Part One

To continue honoring our ten-year anniversary of returning to the States, I am re-posting three entries reflecting on the transition of returning and beginning again. I pray that you may connect with these reflections and perhaps recognize something of your own experience in times of transition and new beginnings. RETURNING TO WILLARD AVENUE…The way back…
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A TIME FOR NEW BEGINNINGS—Part One

To continue honoring our ten-year anniversary of returning to the States, I am…
September 18, 2026

TRANSITIONS AND A TIME TO WRITE…AGAIN.

Last month, I shared my awareness of a shift in our family and in myself. All four of our children are now married and have started families of their own—a grace of God that deserves to be pondered with deep gratitude. As I have been reflecting on this Divine grace, I am also aware of…
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TRANSITIONS AND A TIME TO WRITE…AGAIN.

Sunrise on Cabarete beach, Dominican Republic Last month, I shared my awareness of a…
September 1, 2026

Do You Want to Get Well?

As we turn the calendar page to August, I have just returned from witnessing our youngest daughter giving birth to their first child, a precious little girl, Jesse Ruth. Once again, I was given the rich blessing of being present with my daughter, her husband, and one of her sisters as she brought new life…
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Do You Want to Get Well?

As we turn the calendar page to August, I have just returned from…
August 3, 2026

A HEART OF FLESH—2026

Give us hearts of flesh, O God, that we may serve you. This month I’m sharing something I wrote in 2020—a time that caused us to dig deep into our heart and soul. — This morning I was drawn to a passage in the book of Ezekiel that has captivated me for many years: A…
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A HEART OF FLESH—2026

Give us hearts of flesh, O God, that we may serve you. This…
June 1, 2026

APRIL SHOWERS, MAY FLOWERS, AND THE LONG VIEW

What a season of new life—and old lessons—has reminded me about patience, prayer, and hope. We often say, “April showers bring May flowers,” but living through the showers is a different story altogether. As we move through life, we experience both the showers and the flowers. So, what are my May flowers this year? What…
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APRIL SHOWERS, MAY FLOWERS, AND THE LONG VIEW

What a season of new life—and old lessons—has reminded me about patience, prayer,…
May 5, 2026

INNER TRANSFORMATION—GOD’S GREAT WORK OF LOVE

This month I’m doing something a bit different. I’m sharing a reflection that I read a few years ago. It touched me deeply then and continues to do so each time I re-read it. I’m hopeful that at least some of you will also be touched as we enter this season of Lent. It’s a…
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INNER TRANSFORMATION—GOD’S GREAT WORK OF LOVE

This month I'm doing something a bit different. I'm sharing a reflection that…
February 12, 2026

Keeping Still

We have entered into Advent 2025. This liturgical season often holds the tension of a longing for stillness to wait for and ponder Christ’s coming anew in our lives at Christmas, AND being immersed in the seemingly relentless activity of the Christmas season. Not wanting to add MORE to your plate, I am simply going…
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Keeping Still

Photo by Jay Brand on Pexels.com We have entered into Advent 2025. This liturgical…
December 5, 2025