As I write this, I am on my way to Maine to see my dad who is lying in a hospital fighting for his life. He’s 96-years-old and has lived a good life. He loves the Lord and knows where he is headed should this be the time God takes him home. Despite all of this, losing your parent is never easy.
Even though my relationship with my dad has always been strong, and even though he has been mentally with us, there is no easy way to say goodbye. I find myself crying at unexpected times. For all my…
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Sadie Robertson, Duck Dynasty reality TV star and runner up on Dancing With The Stars, blogged recently about the break up with her boyfriend. She described her relationship as passionate, but wanted to send a message about true love. Just because a relationship is full of passion, doesn’t mean it is a healthy type of love.
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