It’s often said that for those of us who live in North Dakota, June is our reward for January. On…
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Learning to Rejoice with Others
We had been waiting in line for, well, as long as you wait in a line at Disney World. When…
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Follow Jesus, Find Joy
Have you ever leash-trained a dog? We’re on our third Labrador, and we haven’t successfully leash-trained one yet. Our first…
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Finding Rest and Joy
Every weekday morning, I have a gap of about forty-five minutes between when my son leaves for school and when…
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Five Steps to Happiness
I fight the urge to hyperventilate as we get close to the trailhead. I wish the cause was adrenaline and…
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Look for the Funny
Sometimes when I think my face is merely at rest, my expression is serious enough that I convey unfriendliness or…
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