Foster Care: The Invitation
There have been several pivotal moments in my life where I was unexpectedly invited into some crazy adventure. I felt […]
Reclaimed Perspective: Friendship
I recently went to my Hindu friend’s house for lunch. As we were heading out the door, my daughter decided
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Reclaimed Perspective: Water
“I want you to imagine for a moment that when you wake up tomorrow, all of the water-related fixtures and
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Reclaimed Perspective: A Gospel of “Nice” and “Clean”
It just so happened that I ended up reading two very distinct and yet very parallel books at the same
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Reclaimed Perspective: Mom Guilt
Walking through parking lots and grocery stores with kids in tow almost always elicits some comment from a stranger. “You’ve
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Reclaimed Perspective: Beauty in the Small Church
If there was something great about small churches, wouldn’t there be more people in them??? Well, not necessarily. Sometimes the
DIY Mason Jar Chandelier
What should you do when your chandelier is old and just has to go? Build a new one – but
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Reclaimed Perspective: Who Is My Neighbor?
I grew up practically next door to the Jewish hub of Pittsburgh – a neighborhood with over 20 synagogues and where
Reclaimed Perspective: When You Don’t Have Enough
“What food do you have?” Jesus asked. “Go and see.” Now, there was a little boy in the crowd. He
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Reclaimed Perspective: I Want Everything I See
Before we go into stores (and while we are walking through them), I often tell my children, “Be careful, we
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Reclaimed Perspective: Saving vs. Giving
“[North American Christians] are the richest people ever to walk the face of the earth. Period. Yet, most of us
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Reclaimed Perspective: Renovation
There is a deep kind of pleasure – more than just pride – that comes from creating something yourself. So