“There’s no hope, his condition simply will not improve.” The doctor’s words sucked the air out of the room as quickly as they tumbled off his lips. I began to feel lightheaded and excused myself while my husband and the doctor spoke about my husband’s chronic condition. As I stepped outside into the steamy summer afternoon, I began to cry…
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Do you hear the crowd cheering wildly “Gideon, Gideon, Gideon”! At record speed, Gideon makes his way through the winding wingnut alley, the steep salmon ladder, and the treacherous hourglass drop. Finally, he’s arrived at the coveted 14-foot warped wall. Without skipping a beat, and with laser-like precision, he ascends the warped wall and defeats this challenge with courage and…
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My husband’s voice came through the phone, “Mindy, it’s worse than we imagined. Much worse. Can you talk?” As I processed the unfolding events, my reeling mind and emotions searched for solid footing. I recalled my usual morning prayer: Father, I don’t yet know what today holds, but you do. This day may be one to enjoy, or it might…
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What do you notice when you see yourself in the mirror? Now, be honest. I don’t take selfies often, but when I do, it’s alarming, “Is that what I look like?! Goodness, I hope not!” You may not disparage your looks—most women are hard on themselves—but that’s simply the outward appearance. Going deeper, how do you feel about yourself as…
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