Tag: Michigan
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I lived through the Draft!
“Did y’all know the Draft was going to be happening in Detroit the entire time you’d be here?” I asked. Four heads started dramatically shaking, “Nooope…”
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in ministry this week
Every time I visit a small group, I am so blessed by the authentic conversations that happen there. People aren’t afraid to ask hard questions, or to admit when something is hard for them to grasp or embrace for themselves. It’s a space for vulnerability, and a space to work through ideas with others who…
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Loving Detroit: Fall
Colorful leaves. Football. Apple cider & donuts. Crisp, cool mornings. When I surveyed family, friends, and social media, asking, “What’s your favorite part about Fall in the Midwest?” these were the most frequent replies. If you head to your favorite search engine and type in “America’s favorite season,” you’ll see survey results that confirm Americans love Fall.…
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My Reformed Roots: Honoring Oma
It’s October 4, 2023. My Oma, my father’s mother and one of the greatest matriarchal figures I’ve ever known (or even heard of), went Home to be with her Jesus this morning. I had a long talk with my dad on the phone tonight, and I learned that one small gesture from my Oma to…
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5 reasons I am loving Detroit life
I spent the first 10 years of my life in southeast Michigan, and then my world gradually got bigger as I moved–to Illinois, Florida, England, Russia, and Japan. When I tell people that I decided to move back to Michigan, and specifically to downtown Detroit, the most frequent response I get is one of confusion.…
Detroit, Reformed. 