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Yum Yums for the American Goldfinch Tum Tum
I was supposed to be researching who-knows-what when my wandering eyes turned the page to the American goldfinch. words + photographs JULIE JOHNSON They fly as though they are chasing a…
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At My Right Hand
Cancer. A word that even today, on the other side, is still hard for me to write. When I used to hear someone had a cancer diagnosis, my thoughts immediately jumped…
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Please, God
A few years ago, my mom brought me a pawpaw tree seed she found on her walk. I planted it, and after a long, semi-patient wait, the seed sprouted and grew…
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Jesus is there; it’s going to be OK
Dogs and cats. I have said a lot of prayers for dogs and cats. Those that are sick and those that have passed away. Serving on the kids’ team at my…
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Incapable
How can God use me in this situation?I’m not capable of any of this. Fifteen words combined together to form a common, almost daily conversation I have with God. Worry. Stress.…
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Good Coffee, Great Company
Laura Sweeton reached for the celebratory ice cream in the frozen foods aisle with her left hand and held the cell phone beaming the text message with her right. She looked…
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