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From Fear to Freedom: The Story

Romans 8: 12-17 “Therefore, brothers, we have an obligation–but it is not to the sinful nature, to live according to it. For if you live according ot the sinful nature, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put…

simple january days

Working: My new internship in DC has been a blessing–not only is it paid and worth 3 school credits, but I am enjoying meeting new people and learning PR skills that will serve me when I get out of school.…

Ollie Bollen-A Dutch Tradition

father-daughter special time the proud “fryers” this was taken without the cinnamon-sugar, but don’t worry, we didn’t forget to put it on! (sing to the tune of “America”):“Oh, Fryer, oh Fryer, we love what you can do.But we will pay,…

"The Twelve Joys of Christmas"

Blues Alley in Georgetown–Hearing the Ahmad Jamal Trio Nora’s Coconut Macaroons The Stocking Stuffers Seeing my sister every day for just about 2 weeks Admin. Team Christmas Party From Left: Mary, Katie, Rachel, me, Christy, Elise The fresh farm eggs…

Prepare Him Room

Christmastime is a time of ‘preparing room’. Shopping, cookie-baking, special parties, holiday decorating, wrapping, thinking about years of Christmas memories, traveling to visit with family and friends…these are all ways we open up space in our budgets, our stomachs, our…

God Incarnate

Immanuel, meaning “God with us” (Matthew 1:23) Normal nazarene (Isaiah 53:2) Christ, the Consolation of Israel (Luke 2:25) Anointed by the Spirit (Matthew 3:17) Road of the redeemer to the Cross (Gal 3:13) Night: born in Bethlehem (Luke 2:8) and…

A Cam Jansen Thanksgiving

No, Cam is not a relative of mine. Cam Jansen is an amazing sleuth who has a photographic memory. When I was little, I read her books and wanted to be like her. She would look at a scene, close…

21

21 years ago on this day, the Lord brought me into the world at 5:43am. Somehow it doesn’t surprise me that I woke up this morning around 6. *Sigh*. I am still an early bird after all these years. Speaking…

Shifting Shadows

As i reflect on the last two weekends, it amazes me how sharp the contrast of feelings is between them. the first i shared with my family in pure joy: my sister Nora came into town for four days of…