Category: Rhonda’s Posts

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Jun 28, 2021

I’ll take a happy pill with that commercial

It was harrowing. There I was, standing at the kitchen sink in my quiet, country home. It was clean-up time. A school of local piranhas had blown through, devouring the

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May 08, 2021

What my sons have taught me

As a pig-tailed girl on the prairie, I had dreams. Where the Indians once roamed and buffaloes wallowed, I played with my dolls, and I dreamt. I dreamt of a

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Apr 08, 2021

When faith comes hard

There are reasons why faith comes hard for us. If you have a practical, logical mind, faith feels like a quantum leap outside of all that can be measured and

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Mar 29, 2021

You can quit trying now

A quick Monday morning nugget for the person who’s trying so hard. Are you ready? Here it is: you can quit trying now. You can quit trying to be a

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Mar 28, 2021

The God of Angel Armies is on our side

Recently, I was standing in a church service when I saw her walk in. Her name was Faith, and she was our pastor’s mother. It had been a tough year

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Mar 12, 2021

On being fillers of the sponge (“thank you for saying that”)

It’s time to make some magic in the kitchen. Friends are coming for dinner tonight, and I’m mixing up Surprise Cupcakes. But alas. I’m the one who is surprised, for

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Mar 05, 2021

In the fire, the Fourth Man appears

It’s quiet in my home. Stepping out to my kitchen, I refill my mug with coffee. In the corner, the lights of the tree twinkle peace, and I can feel

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Dec 17, 2020

When you give it to Him, let Him keep it (or, the best Christmas gift ever)

I’m curled up once more in my favorite winter place. The lamp shines golden at my shoulder, the candles lend their warmth, and the tree bears silent witness. It’s Christmas

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Dec 16, 2020

“Then what god will save you?”

It’s quiet in my home. Stepping out to my kitchen, I refill my Christmas mug with coffee. In the corner, the lights of the tree twinkle peace, and I can

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Dec 16, 2020

“God is still in this world”

In morning’s dark, I glance up. Outside the kitchen window, the graceful fingers of the towering pine are silhouetted against the light. Dawn is breaking, and its brilliant colors are

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