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2013-05-13T16:12:42-04:00

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When Heaven and Earth Meet–Experiencing a Thin Place

Last updated on: May 13, 2013 at 4:12 pm By Amy Julia Becker

When was the last time you experienced a thin place, a place where heaven and earth seemed to touch, if only for an instant? Read more

2013-05-13T16:06:55-04:00

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Bridging the Gap, or Why I Feel Uneasy About Being Penny’s Mom

Last updated on: May 13, 2013 at 4:06 pm By Amy Julia Becker

I sometimes feel uneasy about being the mother of a child with special needs, and it's not what you might think... Read more

2013-05-07T12:49:19-04:00

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Praying With Penny

Last updated on: May 7, 2013 at 12:49 pm By Amy Julia Becker

How my daughter with Down syndrome taught me to pray Read more

2013-05-09T11:00:04-04:00

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On Mother’s Day, What I Admire About My Children

Last updated on: May 9, 2013 at 11:00 am By Amy Julia Becker

I often bemoan the countless hours I've given to my children. This Mother's Day, I'm trying instead to recognize what they have given me. Read more

2013-05-09T11:53:41-04:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Perfectly Human: Gifts from a Declining Mind by David Hilfiker

Last updated on: May 9, 2013 at 11:53 am By Amy Julia Becker

How an Alzheimer's diagnosis has brought great and unexpected joy. Read more

2013-05-08T11:20:44-04:00

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Catching Up on Giveaways: Eat with Joy, Permission Granted, and What it is is Beautiful

Last updated on: May 8, 2013 at 11:20 am By Amy Julia Becker

Somewhere out there in the blogosphere, there’s a list of rules about how to be a good blogger. I break many of them. My posts are often too long and don’t have enough images in them (and never videos) and they aren’t controversial enough or they’re controversial about the wrong things and I go through long spells where I only blog very sporadically. But I have broken a rule that I actually care about in the past two months because... Read more

2013-05-07T09:58:41-04:00

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What Are People In the Church Unwilling to Talk About?

Last updated on: May 7, 2013 at 9:58 am By Amy Julia Becker

A new book gets women talking about "taboo" topics... Read more

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2013-05-06T12:31:23-04:00

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Are Pro-Lifers Hypocrites When it Comes to Down Syndrome?

Last updated on: May 6, 2013 at 12:31 pm By Amy Julia Becker

Are pro-lifers hypocrites when it comes to babies with Down syndrome? The Atlantic implies that they are, but I'm not convinced... Read more

2013-04-30T13:41:57-04:00

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How Empathy Could Save Lives: The Ethan Saylor Tragedy, Penny, and a Better Future

Last updated on: April 30, 2013 at 1:41 pm By Amy Julia Becker

What my daughter's friendships have to do with a young man with Down syndrome who was killed over the cost of a movie ticket. Read more

2013-04-29T21:36:18-04:00

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Why We Go to Church

Last updated on: April 29, 2013 at 9:36 pm By Amy Julia Becker

I was irritated with my kids all through church and the entranced by them later that afternoon at the beach. So which one was the more spiritual experience? Read more

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