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{The Story, science and my son }

28 Jan, 2015

This week I’m sharing a simple story from motherhood under my roof. My son and I often tumble into interesting conversations. This time the talk centered on…

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brown boy walking

09 Oct, 2014

He was walking to school in the morning air, right before the sun warmed away the chill. Backpack slung over one shoulder, dangling as he shuffled in…

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His life matters – world peace may hang in the balance

14 Aug, 2014

This is my son. He’s ten years old. His life matters. How sad that I feel the need to document the obvious. But the last set of…

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{ ShePonders: Women’s Work }

13 May, 2014

When I drop her off at school in the crisp morning, she turns to wave good-bye. She leaves me to my women’s work. I drive to the…

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{ when there are everlasting meals }

21 Aug, 2013

Our small oak table, weathered by other generations, creaked as we crowded around for family dinner. The squared space could scarcely hold all the tiny plastic bowls…

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{ Deeper Story: Her Dreads }

24 Jul, 2013

Her dreads sway around her shoulders as she walks – and when she twirls her headdress of black ropes spins like a merri-go-round, whipping through the air…

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{ SheLoves: after the verdict }

16 Jul, 2013

This isn’t the first time I felt scared for my son. I remember when I first learned that dark-skinned men are more likely to be incarcerated. Or…

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{ Painting Pictures: A Transitional, Formational Life }

02 Jul, 2013

  Open suitcases strewn on the bedroom floor signal that summer’s coming. Once more we strategically pack clothes, electronics, books and all manner of sundries into our…

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{ ShePonders: Her Way }

22 May, 2013

Train children in the right way, and when they are old, they will not stray.  Proverbs 22:6 I grew up understanding that there’s a right way and…

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War Photographer: Tandem Stories

25 Apr, 2013

While I haven’t birthed my children, I’ve birthed their stories. In the early days our adoption tale felt legendary, laced with Spirit-whispered promises and just in a…

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