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Here in the far northern part of the U.S., spring arrives in a rush. Mere days after leaves start to appear, small and tightly curled, they burst forth, transforming the…
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I watch the sun sink beyond the birch and maple, grateful for lingering light on these almost-spring days. Soon the bare branches will bud and green, crowding the sunsets over…
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I told the old, old story again this week. The one about how Jesus came to us, and why. The one that tells us we are seen and loved. Pursued…
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Logan presses his face to the window, searching the darkness. He stands on the couch, pushing the curtain aside, pointing. “Moon, moon,” he says, clapping with joy. On warmer days…
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My son Ben played his heart out last weekend. He and his teammates went to our state’s Special Olympics floor hockey tournament and came home with bronze medals. (Lest you…
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It’s been a long time since I’ve mentioned it…… Every month I send an update on life here, fun things about Ben, books that I’ve been reading and Scripture that…
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It’s been eight years now since we’ve taken a picture of the whole family. Eight years since one daughter walked away from our family circle, taking our grandchildren with her.…
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I’ve heard it said that part of the imprint of God’s image on us is our need and ability to create. God creates food, and we create recipes. He creates…
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If you ranked all the gifts that the Holy Spirit distributes to His people, which ones would come out on top? If you listed all the people serving in your…
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“Give him the name Jesus,” the angel said. An ordinary, everyday name at the time. Nothing special. Born in an ordinary, everyday place. He lived an ordinary, everyday life. Working…
A View of the Lake
Tracing the footprints of God
Hello,
I’m Andrea!
I’m glad we found each other! I’m a writer living in the Minnesota Northwoods with my husband Bill and son Ben. I hope you enjoy reading what you find here. Feel free to reach out! I’d like to get to know you too.
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