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What’s it Like Being Married to an Adrenaline Junkie?

I’ve been married since autumn of 2021, but I’ve known my husband since middle school. And I’ve known from the beginning that he loves a good hit of adrenaline from time to time; it used to really freak me out! I would always say “be safe” or “be careful” when

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Where was God in Iceland?

I spent nine days in the incredible country of Iceland this past month. My husband and my brother had a chess tournament in Reykjavik; myself and my brother’s girlfriend joined for a holiday. After the tournament, we ventured out of the city. It was an absolute privilege to be able

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An Intentional Journey

We hear a lot about “being intentional” but not as much about what those intentions are. In secular law, we see that intention matters. For example, in Canada, there are murder charges in the first degree, second degree and manslaughter. The three of these have various components that distinguish them,

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The Low-Laying Sun

It was a blessing to grow up in a home and on a property where it was effortless to seek out the sunrise and the sunset; all I had to do was leave my bedroom. Sitting at the kitchen table with breakfast, the sunrise would stare me in the face.

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New Mercies

A biblical concept that I return to often is God’s endless love and His new mercies every morning. In Lamentations 3:22-23, it says: “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Amidst a lot of

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Deep Roots in Secret

The talented and beautiful Dolly Parton once said, “storms make trees take deeper roots.” While the science may not back that statement up exactly, the sentiment behind it is a lovely piece of wisdom. I often use this expression to encourage people weathering a storm, but one day I began

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