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#GivingTuesday – When it’s personal (a must-read no matter when you see this)

by Robin | Nov 29, 2016 | Family, Gratitude, Mom stuff, Mothers and daughters, Personal, Uncategorized

She had no idea what her words were doing to me that night. My heart was growing like the Grinch’s when he finally understood the mystery and beauty of Christmas. Which I realize, as I tell this tale, is essentially about the same thing: Giving. Because...

Love at the Table {a tribute for Grace Table}

by Robin | Nov 20, 2016 | Family, Family Traditions, Grace Table, Uncategorized

I still remember the first time I met her, emerging from the shadow of her garage to meet us at the car. Her eyes were the same piercing blue as his; or rather, I suppose, his, hers. I think I told her so right then. I don’t know if he and I were in love yet but...

The Broken Way, Ann Voskamp’s newest releases Tuesday. Order TODAY & you’ll get extras!

by Robin | Oct 24, 2016 | Uncategorized

Friends, if you loved 1000 Gifts or/and you’re a fan of Ann Voskamp’s writing, she’s giving away if you pre-order her new release, The Broken Way, by TONIGHT. Buy three (or more) copies, and you’ll be entered to travel with Ann to Africa...

God-winks

by Robin | Oct 21, 2016 | (in)courage, Faith, Friends, Uncategorized

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. (James 1:17 ESV) Have you ever found yourself wishing, “If God would just SHOW ME A SIGN…” you...

Extras in the Ordinary

by Robin | Sep 17, 2016 | (in)courage, Faith, Uncategorized

“…Speak to the earth and it will teach you.” Job 12:8 (NIV) Between my garage and back door runs a long narrow porch, brown-painted decking less than six feet wide. It’s less the kind of space where you’re inclined to sit a spell — though that...

10 Reasons I LOVE America’s Got Talent

by Robin | Sep 13, 2016 | Uncategorized

Six years ago – before we moved to middle Georgia, before we lived in Germany – our youngest son introduced me to America’s Got Talent. Initially, I watched it as a mama-courtesy, to humor my boy but mostly just to spend time with him doing something...