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I just received an update: Carolyn continues to recover well. She is walking the hallways – doing even more than the doctor ordered. Today for the first time she had not one but thee real meals. It looks like she … Continue reading →

More from Carolyn’s husband: Carolyn slept well last night. Before I left she spent an hour sitting in a chair. This morning she walked the hospital hallway twice and will do that twice more this afternoon. The pain is present … Continue reading →

Here’s another update: CCJ is out of surgery and awake — but still groggy. The doctor confirmed that it was cancer but was confident she got all of it. Now for the road to recovery. Thanks for the prayers. FAJ

Carolyn’s husband, Frank, has been in touch today about how Carolyn is doing. Here’s what he’s asked me to share: Carolyn went into surgery around 8 AM. My last words to her was to remind her that she is an Ezer-warrior. … Continue reading →

In my mind’s eye, I can vividly see Forrest Gump sitting on the park bench saying to his unsuspecting bench-mate:  “My mama always said, ‘Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.’” Just as … Continue reading →

One reason emotionally destructive marriages are able to exist and fester within in the Body of Christ is the fact that people who can intervene—pastors, elders, church leaders, etc.—don’t know what to do. Wednesday, April 2 (that’s tomorrow!), from 1-2:00pm/ET, … Continue reading →

Just got back from great meetings in Grand Rapids, and I’m off again. Last Thursday I recorded a series of 12 segments on The Gospel of Ruth for Discover the Word with Elisa Morgan and Mart DeHaan. The interaction was … Continue reading →

“My evangelical brothers and sisters, we have an abuse problem and we need to talk about it. Talking about it does far less damage to Christ’s reputation in the world than covering it up.”               —Rachel … Continue reading →

This will be a lot easier for Frank than for me, since he’s a Morning person (with a capital “M”) and maintains the theory that “People who get up early win.” It is one of my life goals to prove … Continue reading →

Our house in Boxford is sold. The Hallelujah Chorus has been resounding from New England to Pennsylvania. And after eight long months of living in separate states Frank and I are finally back together—now in his Hobbit Hole! Turns out … Continue reading →