When my husband and I visited China last year we got a glimpse of a Chinese view of God. Some Chinese people are atheists or Buddhists or ancestor worshipers. Also there are many Chinese Christians who worship the true God. But last year when we…
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Lessons from China: Why We Build Walls
What man-made structure is 5,500 miles long and visible from space? The Great Wall of China, of course. In 2011 my husband and I had the opportunity to visit this astounding landmark. Simply standing on the Great Wall left me breathless. I could hardly believe…
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Lessons from China: Why You Need a Guide
I stepped up to the counter to check in for my flight home. I handed the attractive Chinese woman at the airport my flight information and my passport. She busily typed on the computer keyboard and then stood up to speak to me. Her forehead…
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Five Steps to God’s STYLE
Are you a fashionista? While I would like to own a chic wardrobe, my deepest desire is to be a spiritual fashionista who dresses in God’s STYLE. A few years ago I got to meet Stacy London, star of the “What Not to Wear” TV…
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Why a Mouth Makeover is Important
A few years ago I went to a cosmetics expert at a department store and asked for a mouth makeover. Patty, my makeup artist for the day, first used an exfoliator that softened my lips by removing dead skin and rough spots. Then she used…
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The Great Encourager
When we’re discouraged, disappointed, or frustrated, we need a great encourager. Someone like a the little girl I saw at a Cubs baseball game. I was at the Cubs game with my two favorite men: my husband, John, and son, Nathaniel, when a girl sporting…
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No Nag Zone — 10 Dos and Don’ts for Moms
Sometimes, as moms, it seems all we do is nag. Pick up your shoes. Finish your homework. Make your bed. We don’t want to, but kids are kids. They need instruction. They need guidance. They need reminders! When my kids were young, one of…
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No Nag Zone — 10 Dos and Don’ts for Wives
Vex. Annoy. Pester. All synonyms for–you guessed it–nag. We’d like our homes to be a no-nag zone, but is that even possible? We wives don’t want to be annoying or vexing. but sometimes our husbands need a little “reminding.” The garbage sits in its can…