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in July 2026
A Prayer for the Mama Saying Goodbye to the New Grad
In less than two weeks, we fly from India to Indiana. Two places that are a couple of alphabets — and 8,700 miles — apart. When I drop my firstborn at college on the other side of the world, without a doubt, I will be praying for him. But I will also be praying for ...
When Opinions Clash and Words Collide
Anyone who knows me will tell you I avoid conflict like I'm taking cover during an earthquake.
I find confrontations exhausting. Friction drains me faster than a Slurpee disappearing on a hot day. I would rather pretend to agree with someone than present a point of view that steps on their toes.
Yet, some time ago, I ...
In Seasons of Spiritual Dryness
You don’t wake up every morning with a sprightly spring in your step.
You have the Monday morning blues… even though it’s Thursday.
You’re bored with the mundane wash-rinse-repeat cycle of your week.
You crack open your Bible, only to find yourself distracted and maybe even indifferent.
You’re not alone.
All of us have wandered through weary lands. Seasons of ...
Why “Trying” to Grow Spiritually May Not Cut It
My bestie and I had what was probably our 1837th conversation on the exact same topic we’ve discussed for decades. We’ve been friends for over 40 years (yes, I’m that old), and our chats inevitably include this ubiquitous subject: The battle of the bulge.
The war with weight. The combat of calories. The pillage of pounds. ...
A Prayer for Part Two of 2026
The start of the second half of the year is the perfect time for a reset, don’t you think?
The first six months may have rushed by faster than a kid on a sugar high doing zoomies. You may feel like absolutely nothing went according to plan.
As for the next six months? I'd like to tell ...
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