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More Than I Can Bear
I had always wanted to be a mom. However, I didn’t know how hard, heartbreaking or rewarding the journey of becoming a mom would be. My husband, Casey, and I decided…
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Calling, Commitment, and Cambodia
LOOKING AT THE FIELDS Working alongside her father in the Kansas wheatfields was a daily chore for my wife, Carmen, during her childhood. When she was 13, riding in the family…
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Mona Bates
Victory Mission + MinistrySpringfield, Missouri I poked my head inside my father’s bedroom door. “Can I come in,” I asked. He gestured for me to sit beside him. Retired for the…
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Long Line of Players
Play matters. I would even go as far as saying play is crucial to my well-being. Play has been such an important aspect of every single stage of my life, and…
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Let it go
If I could label this season for me, it would be titled “Reflection.” During this time, I’ve asked myself “How did I get here?” Not in a negative undertone, but really,…
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Stretched
The call came late, so I listened to the message the next morning. Three sisters, ages 9, 14, and 15, were currently staying in a group home. Finding a foster home…
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