October 31, 2013
by Maralee
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*I have loved a couple great kids who had a Down Syndrome diagnosis. They have a special place in my heart. I’m glad to host Michelle and Amy’s thoughts on parenting a child with Down Syndrome as a way to celebrate Down … Continue reading
October 29, 2013
by Maralee
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*I am honored to have Michelle share her wisdom on helping a friend grieve. Her story is precious to me. You can read more from Michelle here.* “I am convinced that learning the delicate art of grieving comes mostly through being … Continue reading
October 28, 2013
by Maralee
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It can be really difficult to watch a friend or family member grieve the loss of a child. We all want so badly to be able to fix their pain and bring the right comfort. Some of us are really … Continue reading
October 6, 2013
by Maralee
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I walked by Pier One the other day and I grieved a little. I saw a couple trying out wicker furniture and poking around at the glassware and looking all carefree. I know I shouldn’t have, but I found their … Continue reading
September 24, 2013
by Maralee
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Our church has been going through “Stories of Rescue” as a way to connect the congregation with the work our church is doing in various areas of our community and more globally. I was blessed to be able to speak … Continue reading
August 4, 2013
by Maralee
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We all want desperately to be known. We want to be understood and appreciated because people fully know who we are. They see our quirks and foibles and love us anyway. They rightly discern our problem areas and are able … Continue reading
July 19, 2013
by Maralee
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There are two events in my life I can confidently point to as miracles. There have likely been other interventions God has done on my behalf that I may never know about until heaven, but I know there have been … Continue reading
June 26, 2013
by Maralee
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Here’s a link to my most recent radio interview about being a “missional family”. The highlights: My faith journey: my parents were great examples of faith and helped lead me to Jesus when I was very young, but it took … Continue reading
May 3, 2013
by Maralee
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If we could be magically transported back to our own youths we would all have simultaneous heart attacks just watching all the unsafe behaviors we routinely engaged in. Kids wandering the neighborhood unsupervised, riding bikes without helmets, riding in cars … Continue reading
April 3, 2013
by Maralee
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Do you remember back when you imagined what it would be like to be a mom? You loved the idea of a baby cuddled on your chest, or picking out adorable tiny outfits, or pushing your baby in the stroller … Continue reading