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Unapologetic Tears

Posted on August 21, 2022 by msw blog

“I’m sorry,” Karen said, apologizing for her flowing tears. After the death of her husband, she stretched herself to care for her teenage kids. When men from church provided a weekend camping excursion to entertain them and give her a … Continue reading →

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Darkness and Light

Posted on August 19, 2022 by msw blog

As I sat in the courtroom, I witnessed several examples of the brokenness of our world: a daughter estranged from her mother; a husband and wife who’d lost the love they once had and now shared only bitterness; a husband who … Continue reading →

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Declutter Like You Mean It!

Posted on August 17, 2022 by msw blog

Start small to avoid burnout, don’t tackle an entire two car garage at one go. Instead, pick a junk drawer or shelf to finsh in one sitting. Savor it, then move on to the next small task! Positively Purging-I welcome … Continue reading →

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A Man Who’s Just Right

Posted on July 10, 2022 by msw blog

From the back seat, my 5-year-old son, Jack, said: “Mommy, why don’t you have a boyfriend?” Freshly divorced and unsure how to answer, I asked why he asked. Jack replied, “Because you’re really nice. You should be with someone nice.” … Continue reading →

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Enough was Enough

Posted on July 9, 2022 by msw blog

At the peak of the pandemic, I sat down one day worrying about the future for my children and myself. If this was the end of the world, was this how my life would be summed up? I looked at … Continue reading →

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