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Early one morning, I rolled out of bed and shambled into the kitchen for a cup of tea. While I waited by the stove, staring at the teapot, my husband wrapped his arms around me and gave me an enormous bear hug. What a simple, yet powerful, way to share an expression of affection and appreciation. It’s an extension of

I took a brisk walk early one morning. Since autumn days are shorter, the sun had postponed its arrival, and it was a dark day. As I walked through the darkness, I realized there was no evidence of morning. There wasn’t a hint of light on the horizon or chipping birds breaking the silence. Although the sun wasn’t visible, its

Proverbs 31:25 reads, “…She is clothed with strength and dignity.” This scripture poetically condenses the portrayal of a praiseworthy woman. The iconic passage found in Proverbs 31:10-31 has sometimes intimidated women with its exhaustive accomplishments.   The focus, however, is not in what she had fashioned with her hands, but in what God has fashioned in her heart. …but a

The sound of ocean waves or the gentle whisper of windchimes can calm our spirit. Our culture loves fountains, music in elevators, and even relaxing melodies on our iPhones. “White noise” gives us a sense of peace without the need of our attention or action. We hear without listening.   Although there’s nothing wrong with constant background noise, a thought