Category Archives: Relationships

After Hours

Office visits and hallway chats can contribute to building collegial relationships but I find that time spent together away from work cultivates a special quality in them. Continue reading

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Good Visits

Instead of listening to the news this morning, I decided to focus on remembering a wonderful visit with friends in the kitchen last night. Continue reading

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Sounds of a Sunday Evening

In both times of togetherness and separation, love keeps us close… even when we are hundreds of miles away. Continue reading

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A Good Day for Wichita State

Even in times of turmoil, God can bring peace to college presidents and peasants and those of us in between. Continue reading

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Pastor James

Isn’t it awesome when you meet someone and can just feel the love of the Lord radiating from them?! Continue reading

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Care Above the Common

It doesn’t matter how lovely the landscape design is; unless it is maintained, it cannot keep its loveliness. Blessings to the keepers! Continue reading

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The Peace of Gratitude

How peaceful and refreshing to end our days with a reflection of appreciation and gratitude. Continue reading

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Old Into New

Like many other fine things in life, making apple cider isn’t easy but sharing our labors lightens the load for everyone. Continue reading

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Community College

Imagine leaving your family three thousand miles away to achieve a dream and then see that dream shatter… how rich might mercy seem in that moment? Continue reading

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Morning Worship

Gasoline: $2. Leash: $8. Hiking on a gorgeous autumn day with Sam and our French Brittany Spaniel: Priceless. Continue reading

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