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It’s Easter Every Day
I smiled a secret smile as our morning unfolded, following our familiar rhythm — the usual pattern of our fun and funny conversations as we prepared for our workday. It’s a tight schedule. It’s so tight that Bobby knows by the minute when we’re behind. I’m often the truant getting us off track, sometimes by pulling him into the living room for a dance. But mostly because I hit the snooze button. I make the breakfast. Bobby makes the coffee. He lays the plates and silverware on the counter, and I load them up. Bobby picks up my plate and my coffee. Then he heads to the Family Room. I…
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Dancing Through Life: Love, Theology, and Togetherness
Most people know my husband as a Champion Race Car Driver. But he has also served as a Corporate Chaplain. To serve his colleagues better, he took a course, Introduction to Theology, at Trinity Divinity School. We were both very excited about it. He texted me the day he started reading his textbook. He said “My mind is bending. I’ve read 16 words so far that I never heard before.” Then on his first day of class, he texted “Everyone should study Theology!” The day he took his mid-term exam, I knew I would hear about his grade on his first break. I did. Here’s the message: When he…
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Backup Singers
Kid Rock was electrifying the stage at a live concert on TV recently and the energy was palpable. The band was on fire, and the crowd was a sea of hands waving and voices singing along. But amidst the rock ‘n’ roll frenzy, one backup singer stole the show. Her vibrant dancing and soulful singing were nothing short of extraordinary. Without her, the concert would have lacked the burst of color and love she brought to every note. I believe we all have backup singers in our lives—those who cheer us on and those who cast shadows of doubt. These individuals can either elevate us or pull us down, and…
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A Valentine’s Day To Remember
Today is Valentine’s Day, a day dedicated to celebrating love and affection. My husband Bobby and I decided to celebrate early last week, thinking we had our special moment. But as it turned out, the real celebration happened last night. Did you know that Valentine’s Day is named after a priest who was martyred for his faith? His name was Saint Valentine. There are several legends about him, each highlighting his acts of kindness. One such legend suggests that Saint Valentine was a priest in Rome during the reign of Emperor Claudius II. Claudius had banned marriages for young men, believing single men made better soldiers. Valentine defied this decree…
