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Stephanie Pavlantos: Mercy!

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How blessed are those who show mercy! For they will be shown mercy. MATTHEW 5:7 CJB One of my mom’s favorite expressions of surprise is “Mercy!” (Imagine a Southern accent with that)  My youngest son, Michael loved to imitate her by repeating it when she visited. My mom always got a kick out of it. Even though my mom is no longer able to drive up to see us–and for now is living in South Texas–Michael will occasionally go around … Continue reading →

Diane Virginia: Slip-‘n-Slides (3-Min)

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Slip ‘n slides… They provided swift and energetic water rides for my sister and me during childhood. Mom would sprinkle a few drops of dish soap onto our plastic slide, hook up the hose, and away we’d go. Dad would swoop us up at the other side, and we’d run towards Mom, ready for another go-round. Soon, neighbor kids would hear us, and they would slide with us down the slippery slope. It’s easy to slide downhill on a slip … Continue reading →