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The Landmine in Our Garden
We were on our way to our cabin for a few days of rest when a text message from our neighbor ticked in. “Thomas, I studied the new deck you’ve been working on. Right next to it there’s a device that looks very much like a WWII landmine. Shouldn’t professionals deal with that?” Attached was…
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Finding Joy in Troubled Times
Recently, a friend went home to be with Jesus. His wife described their life together so beautifully: “It’s been a hard and painful journey, but we chose to dance in the rain.” Tears welled up in my eyes as I read it – tears of sorrow because I sensed her grief, but also tears of…
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In the Midst of Pain
The weeks leading up to the death of my father were the most precious and grief-filled experiences of my life. We knew that unless a miracle happened his life was coming to an end. It was my honor and privilege to spend this special time with him. He made room for all of us, making…