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My parents met while my father was stationed in Okinawa, Japan. I often wonder what led him there, and how he decided to marry a local girl. It fascinates me that my mom was so in love, with my dad and with me, that she would move across an entire ocean, across the world, to make a home here in the US. Fast forward a few years, and my stepfather comes into the picture. His life is changed by war, too. As he fought in Desert Storm, we sent him care packages and letters. It was difficult to watch the news, knowing what he was going through, yet we also knew that what we saw didn’t even compare to the horror he faced daily.  As I grew up and learned more about the history behind the wars, it made me appreciate the sacrifice of our servicemen and women like my dad and stepdad. I’m proud to come from such solid stock.  Faith of Our Fathers has war violence, as you knew it would, but it also softens the blows with the tenderness of a father/son relationship across time and space.  Like my family, these characters were affected by a war that changed their lives. [Read more…]

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My car is a victim of blind spots.

I’m not good at backing up, backing out, or backing in general.  My garage gets in the way. You’d think this only happened once, but sadly we’ve needed touch ups a couple of times.  The white paint that now adorns my van’s back end serve as evidence of the way blind spots have affected my life.  Sometimes things get in the way, such as a dress coat hanging in the back window. Other times, a garage wall is in the perfect spot to be invisible to a hurried mother’s distracted eye.  It’s this way in life, too.  Circumstances, prejudice, and even good intentions can cause Christians to suffer from damage caused by blind spots.  In the book Blind Spots by Collin Hansen, readers can learn to detect diversity and differences, embracing these nuances of life rather than driving over them.  [Read more…]

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Having a trio of cousins in one house means that there are some compromises to be made. Whose game will be played? Who will be in charge? My kids love playing with their cousin, so we try to find lots of opportunities to get together. Last weekend, I was lucky to have the perfect activity planned for the kids to enjoy together! We received the Home Designer set from K’NEX (item #43535) and it was just right for a Friday evening in. [Read more…]

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My grandmother has been passing her extra coupon inserts to me for years. I’ve been so grateful for the extra savings! Usually, there are more coupons than I can use, or there are savings on brands we don’t buy. What to do with the extra coupons? Share the coupon love, of course! Here are some of my favorite ways to do that.

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Korie Robertson might actually be Wonder Woman.  Mother of 5, wife of Duck Commander Willie, and New York Times bestselling author top her list of accomplishments.  Also on her to-do list are public speaking engagements and volunteer for various organizations.  How does she keep it all together and still raise strong Christian children?  If you’ve ever wanted in on her secrets, this is the time. Read Strong and Kind!

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