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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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More or Less Happiness?
April 27, 2019

“Happiness is not the point of life. It is the byproduct of a life well lived.”

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One Step at a Time – Lesson #1
August 30, 2017

No, when I woke up this morning the world was not all at peace, with people talking civilly to one another but you know what? I took a step in that direction. Will you take one step? I believe real change will only happen one step at a time. 

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American Idol or Relationship?
January 20, 2017

Every year, I participate in an online songwriting challenge called February Album Writing Month (FAWM).  You’re supposed to write 14 songs in the 28 days of February.  (You should join me this year!  You can write just lyrics, just music, […]

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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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Keeping a Bigger View
November 2, 2016

  Have you ever noticed that the more familiar you are with something the less you actually look at it? Think about editing your Christmas letter or a paper for work or school. Often you misspell the most common words […]

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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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