About A Book: The Hiding Place
About A Book: The Hiding Place By Corrie ten Boom Paperback, 242 pages First published January 1, 1971 There are some books that I wish...
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Addie Gerlach
- Jun 14, 2018
- 1 min
Perspective
The reflection upon which you gaze is distorted, my friend. The image staring back at you is like you, but it is not you. Shift to the...
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Scott Mitchell
- Jun 7, 2018
- 5 min
Peeing of the Pants
Growing up I thought that one of the saddest things in the world was when a person gets so old that they begin to wet themselves again....
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Scott Mitchell
- Jun 5, 2018
- 3 min
About A Book: Romeo and Juliet
I have recently been reading through Shakespeare. I don’t remember ever reading any of his plays, not even in high school. I can see why...
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Addie Gerlach
- May 31, 2018
- 1 min
A Mosaic of Moments
It’s not the big and crazy things that draw my heart. The parties, the drama, the anniversaries. Those are fun and memorable. Photo by...
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Addie Gerlach
- May 26, 2018
- 3 min
Sunrise/Sunset
The day began, really the night before. I don't remember sleeping. Before my head hit the pillow, my heart raced with anxiety at the next...
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Scott Mitchell
- May 24, 2018
- 1 min
Endure to Maturity
I want to endure to maturity. I want to last until my life becomes solid as the rock I stand on. I want my imagination to extend...
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Addie Gerlach
- May 17, 2018
- 2 min
Too Much
We head toward the library, but take the long way. He falls asleep in the car, looking so peaceful. When we arrive, he startles awake and...
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Addie Gerlach
- May 15, 2018
- 2 min
About A Book: Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle (and Boundaries with Kids)
"Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle" by Betty MacDonald Paperback, 144 pages Published 1947 "Boundaries with Kids" by Henry Cloud & John Townsend...
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Monina Mitchell
- May 13, 2018
- 2 min
Mother's Day Morning 2018
A Prayer of Gratitude Gracious God, Thank you for the challenges in my days, for they cause me to lean more into you. Over time the...
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Scott Mitchell
- May 10, 2018
- 3 min
Greatness in Characters
There is great joy in finding characters in a book that you love. I have walked away from many a novel or memoir with the ability to love...
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Addie Gerlach
- May 3, 2018
- 2 min
Safe
With the sun warming my back, the small blue bucket swings in my left hand while my son holds onto my right. He is holding the big white...
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Scott Mitchell
- May 1, 2018
- 1 min
About a Book: 15 lessons I learned from In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex
If you ever go whaling, go with an experienced captain and a new boat. Don’t slim down before you go, your fat may be useful. Don’t try...
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Scott Mitchell
- Apr 26, 2018
- 1 min
Faith and Gifts
“He had solid faith in his own capabilities.” Big Magic, Elizabeth Gilbert, page 83. Maybe I need a bit more faith in the capabilities...
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Addie Gerlach
- Apr 19, 2018
- 1 min
Untitled
I see the wave coming toward me. It swells from afar, the whitecap glistening in the sparkly sun. At such a distance, it looks small. No...
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Addie Gerlach
- Apr 17, 2018
- 2 min
About A Book: The Treasure Tree
"The Treasure Tree" by John & Cindy Trent and Gary & Norma Smalley. Illustrated by Judy Love Published 1992 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. I love...
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Scott Mitchell
- Apr 12, 2018
- 4 min
Wider than our view
“The universe is wider than our views of it.” – Henry David Thoreau (Walden, page 369) I have always been struck by the vastness of this...
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Addie Gerlach
- Apr 5, 2018
- 2 min
God is here to meet you
The anxiety increases as I think through all the things. So many on which to focus, none of them giving any kind of peace. And a specific...
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Scott Mitchell
- Apr 3, 2018
- 3 min
About A Book: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
I recently drove from Nashville to Seattle. While driving through Kansas I was reminded that I love L. Frank Baum’s “The Wonderful Wizard...
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Scott Mitchell
- Mar 29, 2018
- 1 min
Preaching with life
When preaching the fullness of life, preach about relationships. Jesus came to be our friend. Personal. Friendship without agendas...
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