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Three Things 8/11/22

1. Something Good: I’m currently putting theory into practice, which is difficult but rewarding. I recently had a piece on the necessity of church choirs published and, now, am working to create one! You can read my article here: https://kirbylaingcentre.co.uk/the-big-picture/online-magazine/issue-04/choral-communion/ 2. Something True: “Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without Continue reading
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Three Things 8/10/22

1. Something Good: We were visiting some dear mentors over the last couple of days, so I didn’t get around to my “not-so-daily three” posts. Those three days were so wonderfully refreshing, filled with wisdom from deep study of the Word and lives of faithfulness. It is good to fellowship with the saints of the Continue reading
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Lessons from a First-Year Pastor’s Wife

One year ago yesterday, we closed on our house in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. One year ago tomorrow, our church laid hands upon us, and my husband became a pastor—and I became a pastor’s wife. This year has flown by, and it’s been one of the best yet. I thought my career as a musician was Continue reading
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The Daily Three 8/6/22 (Alt. Title: “Three Things”)

As you can tell, “The Daily Three” is not-so-daily, but I’ve never been one to pass on a rhyming title. Maybe I’ll come up with something more accurate, but not today. Something Good: I have a little organ student who began her lessons very shy. Now, she skips across the choir loft, eager to share Continue reading
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The Daily Three 8/3/22

1. Something Good: My parents came over to help with refinishing our porch and deck. After a long day of climbing ladders, my dad vanished. Eventually, my mom and I looked across the street to see him comfortably chatting with our neighbors on their deck. Social media seems to bring out the worst in society, Continue reading
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The Daily Three 8/2/22

1. Something Good: Gardening continues to teach me a great deal about faith. For instance, I planted my spaghetti squash in the worst soil. I knew my watermelons would thrive because they are in exceptional soil. I did not expect much from my squash. And yet, I continued to tend those brittle seedlings with more Continue reading
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The Daily Three 8/1/22

1. Something Good: I believe that a can of paint is utterly transformative. A backsplash, trim, a porch, a door, our shutters—I’ve painted it all! And this is good. Caring for my home with these simple updates is immensely satisfying. For this reason, I’d love to share the following blog by a fellow Biolan, who Continue reading
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The Daily Three 7/30/22

1. Something Good: Some friends of ours gifted us a subscription to Our Iowa, a magazine filled with recipes, family heritage, tourism tips, and (my personal favorite) journal entries from an Amish farm wife. I savored her words, which were rich with the enjoyment of everyday tasks and of the passing seasons. 2. Something True: Continue reading
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The Daily Three 7/29/22

Lately, I’ve begun a practice of enjoying something good, something true, and something beautiful each day. Like so many, I’ve been sucked into the void of quick consumption. To combat this, I’m trying to intentionally engage worthwhile arts and activities. I won’t share my “daily three” every day, but today I would like to invite Continue reading
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Reasons to Stop Running

Today I was running abnormally fast. I felt wonderful, strong and swift. I had my film score playlist blasting and, in my mind, I was a heroine dashing into battle. But I sacrificed any personal bests I might have run for two very good reasons: 1. To pick up one of those plastic beer topper Continue reading
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The Amazing Grace of a Father

The first hymn I ever learned was “Amazing Grace.” My dad used to hum it to me when I was a child and, later, taught it to me. At my wedding, nearly one year ago, it was my wedding processional. (The above photo is of that exciting, terrifying moment.) “Don’t worry,” my dad said before Continue reading
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