Author: Rhonda Schrock

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Dec 04, 2012

They came, they feasted and they gave many thanks

And it came to pass in those days that there went out a decree (okay, an invitation) from Mrs. Schrock that all the world—wait. That certain members of the Tribe

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Dec 03, 2012

The message of Christmas for felons (and haven’t we all been that)

I’m shocked. Crimes and misdemeanors from this small fellow who’s usually happy, kind, conscientious? A bundle of sunbeams packaged up in blue jeans? A cheerful little cricket? Who chirps far

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Nov 30, 2012

Ssshhh

It’s writing day. Tucking my BOP (Bright Orange Purse) and my EBB (Eddie Bauer Backpack) in just behind me, I drive up Main past Christmas lights shining cheer from Victorian

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Nov 27, 2012

Mother dreams of having room for unity in her community

“The patient is an FBI agent investigating terrorism.” That’s what the doctor said as I sped along, typing a referral letter. Wait. FBI agent? Investigating terrorism? Well, rats. Here I

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Nov 26, 2012

And the lights, the greens, they say ‘hope’

The lights, they shine bright in the morning darkness. Oh, it’s Christmastime. The greenery strung high, trees lit brilliant, all whisper hope. This season…it’s hope. Music plays; spirit of Christmas

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Nov 20, 2012

For some national unity post election, “raise your hand”

It was impossible to miss. Unless, of course, you were a burlap-clad Sherpa living on a mountain somewhere in Eastern Nepal. In which case, I’m jealous. For the rest of

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Nov 16, 2012

But what about their mothers?

“What will they be when they grow up?” This is the question of every parent’s heart since the first stinkers were born just outside the Garden of Eden. From the

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Nov 13, 2012

No matter who’s in office, freedom of choice can’t be taken

God is in control. In changing times, in shifting political fortunes, it is this rock on which I plant my feet. There is much that concerns me in the aftermath

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Nov 09, 2012

How to slay phantoms, find joy

In the light of the morning, there’s heaviness. “God’s in control.”Over and over, I repeat these words. This, I know. This, I believe. This, I proclaim. But along the horizon, storm

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Nov 07, 2012

When elections unsettle (know this)

Ask any Israelite if it mattered which king was put in. Ask them how they suffered under bad kings and prospered under good ones. Ask them about life under Ahab

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