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Steadfast Love
November 12, 2019

Here is the thing about love. It’s really of no value unless it is received. And it can’t be received well if you put all sorts of qualifications and expectations on it. Continuing my journey of learning about steadfast love […]

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Unlocking Something New in the Same Old Story
December 15, 2016

Like we do every Sunday, this past week at church we took communion.  This particular week, I was not up front leading worship, so I was holding one of my 2 ½ year old daughters as my husband handed me […]

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Introducing Amanda – To Know and Be Known
December 1, 2016

Hello!  I’m Amanda, and I’m delighted to join the blogging team of the Treasure Chest Ministries.  You’ll be hearing from me in the upcoming months, so I’d like to give a brief introduction.  Here’s the basic get to know me […]

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Parenting is Hard (and Scary)
July 9, 2016

Parenting is hard. Whether it’s a fussing baby who just won’t sleep, a stubborn toddler who says “no” more than any other word, a teen-ager learning to drive and be independent or that young adult spreading his/her wings too far […]

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Cycles of life
May 23, 2016

In February of this year three things happened that have changed our lives again and forever.  In all fairness life is always changing but sometimes more than others, or so it seems to me. One of our closest friends was […]

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Dancing to Life's Music
March 1, 2016

Writers Note: This was originally published a year ago. The circumstances noted have resolved with the homegoing of both loved ones. As our family and friends have “danced” through the last year this reminder of mystery in life seems even […]

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Real Life Wisdom – Marriage Monday
April 20, 2015

Just about everything in life has to do with relationships. Often on Mondays we choose to focus on marriage relationships. We have decided to incorporate one of the greatest joys in our life which is the many, many amazing people […]

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Mixed Up Mindsets and Marriage
March 3, 2015

We are mixed up. Who? All of us in America anyway. We put so much importance on the way people look, their title or the money they make but we don’t emphasize people with real character. We pay our athletes […]

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The Holiday Push
December 19, 2014

 The dates are the same every year. Thanksgiving rolls around with changing   temperatures, plans to meet family or friends for a meal and lots of talk of Black Friday shopping specials while the Christmas decorations go up earlier and […]

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Legacy, Inheritance and Today – Guest Post
September 20, 2014

A friend, Arlin Sorensen shared this in his daily e-mail. It speaks to exactly what we have been learning and sharing lately. There is no need for me to re-state anything. If you are interested in hearing more from Arlin […]

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