Oh, NOW I See Why They Moved Here

Four years ago, Paul and Ali Smoot moved from Indiana to south Florida while I was going through the most difficult time of my life. Why was God moving my best friend away at this time?
That Fall, I retreated to their house for a week, figuring time with the Smoots would be about as close [...]

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The Biltmore: A Must-Do Experience

Though I know God has placed me in this location in the year 2008 for a specific reason, I sometimes wonder if I would have fit in better in centuries gone by.
I enjoy and appreciate modern conveniences, but I find myself longing for the world Jane Austen paints … women sipping tea and taking [...]

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Force Fishhook

JD just posted the new photo of the Fishhook team on our Web site, and looking at it just wraps a smile completely around my ears.
These are some of my favorite people on earth. They’re scary smart — I’m so glad they use their powers for good. And, in the midst of the ultra-professional way [...]

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Sometimes It Just Takes a Girl

Matt is my best friend on earth … the best friend I have ever had in my entire life. He’s the most calming voice when my brain goes all crazy talkie (and even when I talk in my sleep, which is apparently happening a lot more lately).
That said, a girl needs her girls to keep [...]

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Stuff Christians Like

Outside of my man’s blog and a few other friends’ and boss’s blogs, the “Stuff Christians Like” blog has become a daily read for me. This guy is a riot!
I’ve been waiting for the perfect post to link to in order to introduce you to this guy. Today it came …a tribute to the very [...]

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Go Hilltoppers

My Hilltoppers are in the Big Dance.
They were in town a few weeks ago, playing two local Florida colleges. Our cozy schedules prevented us from seeing either one. I hate that. God rewarded me, though, because now I’ll get to watch them tomorrow at 12:30. Tune in and wave your red towel. Why a red [...]

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My New Assistant

I just came back from running an errand. While I was away, Matt said he all of a sudden heard the song “Dancing Queen” coming from my laptop in the other room. When he went to investigate, this is what we found.
It seems that Peezer was trying to take care of some work for me [...]

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An Uncomforting Word

Kem Meyer was the speaker I most anticipated hearing at MinistryCom. She’s the pace-setter in ministry communications, always reminding me that my job is to clear the clutter that prevents people from encountering Christ. Her session brought me there again. You can read the highlights on her blog.
But what I appreciated even more [...]

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