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My Family? In the Dallas Morning News?

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When a former yoga student of mine approached me with the idea of writing a human interest piece on my family for the Dallas Morning News, I didn’t know quite what to think.  First of all, I somehow missed that she was a journalist.  Second, my family seems pretty ordinary to me.

 

I thought about it and prayed about it.  I concluded that we should pursue any possible opportunity to bring glory to God.  So I agreed.

 

Harriet Blake, a special contributor for the Dallas Morning News interviewed me, my husband and daughter, friends and neighbors and other family members.  She crafted a thoughtful and kind story. And I hope it glorifies God – center of all our stories.

 

Read the article at this link.

 

I want to extend a big thank you to Harriet Blake for this opportunity and for you, dear reader, for supporting me in these endeavors.  All praise God.

 

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Robyn Jones helped me start making my Christmas list and I’m checking her suggestions twice!  So many thoughtful gifts in her Christmas Gift Guide for the Proverbs 31 Woman.

 

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Front Porch with the Fitzes!

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So I did a thing.  But before I tell you about it, I want to acknowledge that today is College Colors Day.  So to my fellow Baylor Bears, “fling your green and gold afar”!  And Sic ‘Em.  So ready for our first game tomorrow.  The rest of you can wear your school colors too.

 

I got to be a guest on one of my favorite podcasts.  I listen to Front Porch with the Fitzes every week.  And they asked me to join them!

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This podcasting family features three authors, Elyse Fitzpatrick, Jessica Thompson, and Joel Fitzpatrick.  I was so honored and excited and nervous.  But they were so welcoming and encouraging that they put me right at ease.  Plus I got to talk about Shelby – one of my favorite subjects.

 

The topic:  Disability and the Church.  Straight talk…this is tough.  I’ve hurt feelings over this post on the topic.  So I prayed up and asked God to give me the words to say that would bring glory to Him and build up His church.  I hope that I have done that here.  The subject is serious but the hosts are a hoot, so I think you’ll enjoy listening.  And please let me know your thoughts in the comments below.  It would really help me for any future podcast opportunities.

 

Thank you all so much!

 

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Or find it on your favorite podcast platform – Episode 360

 

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I loved Joanne Viola’s cure for what ails us in Desperate.  It’s so simple, so heartfelt and yet so difficult at times.  Pretty messy, but that is just like life.  This short read is worth your time.

 

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