Marriage and Family
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As You Head to College This Fall
This is an open letter to my nieces and nephews who are attending college this fall (Curran, Charlie, Peyton, Noah, and Morgan). I just wanted to let you know that you’ve all been on my heart as you make your… Continue reading
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To Seth and Joy
Dana and I are so pleased to welcome a new member to our family! Our son, Seth, recently married a kindred spirit, Joy Schneider. We are glowing in the aftermath of our trip to Joy’s Oregon home for the wedding.… Continue reading
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Congratulations, Bryce!
Congratulations to our dear son, Bryce, as he graduated last week with his B.A. in History of Ideas from Bethlehem College and Seminary. Bryce’s first year of college was at the local university where he was a percussion major. With… Continue reading
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This is the Day… Let Us Rejoice and Be Glad in It
With Valentine’s Day approaching a couple of weeks ago, I picked up my dad to go out with him to look for a gift for his wife. It’s probably safe to say that gift-giving is not one of my dad’s… Continue reading
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Advice to a New Groom
In a past post, I shared a poem which my son-in-law, Andrew, had chosen for his wedding to my daughter, Ashley, entitled Love Her More and Love Her Less. This past month, Andrew enjoyed the privilege of being the best… Continue reading
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Welcome, Little Lewis Elliot
Welcome to our dear little Lewis Elliot, born August 3rd at 5:07 a.m., to Ashley and Andrew and measuring 7# 15 oz. and 20″ long. May you grow to wisely share the Christian faith like C.S. Lewis and be passionate… Continue reading
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Appreciation – The Recognition and Enjoyment of the Good Qualities of Someone or Something
A dear friend of mine has another brand new son-in-law. Four days into his new marriage he bravely posted an article (below) on how to show appreciation to your wife. I know… I can hear the audible gasp. Those of… Continue reading
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Turn Around
Here’s a guest post from my dear husband, Dana. Where are you going my baby my own Turn around and you’re two Turn around and you’re four Turn around and you’re a young girl Going out of the door Turn… Continue reading
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Beverly Joy Schmidt (December 8, 1933 – December 5, 2013)
My dear Auntie Bev has been one of those much needed godly, good influences in my life. She has been Providentially woven tightly into the fabric of my life for which I am grateful. She is the first of my… Continue reading
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Richard Emory “Dick” Young (September 27, 1919 – November 23, 2013
“The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good…” (Luke 6:45). On November 23, 2013, the world lost a dear soul when Dana’s uncle Richard “Dick” Young was translated from this life to his heavenly eternal… Continue reading
Shooting Over the Horizon 