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Grateful
This character quality is closely related to generosity, grace and mercy. When we are aware of how good we have it, and that it’s not all be
shawnmariespry
May 3, 20206 min read
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The Nations Rage
Why do the nations rage
and the peoples plot in vain? The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together,
against...
shawnmariespry
Apr 20, 20207 min read
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In the Depths of the Earth
Knowing how precious and pre-planned each of us is should highly motivate us to protect the most innocent and defenseless among us.
shawnmariespry
Mar 15, 20205 min read
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Unpregnant
These words and phrases are common abortion-talk euphemisms. In Pink Floyd fashion, our culture has become "comfortably numb" while millions
shawnmariespry
Mar 1, 20204 min read
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Birth Mom, part II
Those minutes, I know were terrifying for the adoptive parents. Minutes when birth mothers begin to process regret and begin to think...
shawnmariespry
Feb 16, 20207 min read
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Birth Mom, part I
Most of us probably know someone who was adopted. But have you ever met a mother who allowed her child to be placed for adoption? I have...
shawnmariespry
Feb 2, 20209 min read
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A Rich Man
This is a tribute to my Dad's life and memory, in the words of his wife, children and grandchildren.He was a truly rich man, and everyone...
shawnmariespry
Jan 19, 202019 min read
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Heaven & Nature Sing
But, in one particular birth, biology absolutely matters. And even then, an amazing adoptive father—Joseph—played an instrumental role...
shawnmariespry
Dec 22, 20196 min read
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All Flesh
I hope this Advent season you may listen to an exquisite masterpiece of music and songwriting, like Messiah. Moreover, I pray that you...
shawnmariespry
Dec 8, 20196 min read
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Irretrievable
"...time is irretrievable. Once you spend it, it’s gone. How much time have I wasted on lesser things? How much time that we might have..."
shawnmariespry
Nov 23, 20195 min read
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Inestimable II
Continuing with the theme from last week’s blog . . . What is a girl worth? What IS a girl worth? It depends. Has she escaped or is she...
shawnmariespry
Nov 3, 20195 min read
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Precious Treasure II
This week, I want to share the first letter my mother ever wrote to me. It is one of many. Upon reaching adulthood, we three children were..
shawnmariespry
Jun 30, 20196 min read
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No Exceptions
All human beings—regardless of size, skin color, level of development, race, gender and circumstances of conception—should be valued...
shawnmariespry
Jun 15, 20194 min read
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Mother Love
Last weekend was such a joy, having all of our kids together for first time in a year! Our daughter Bailey missed her family and so came...
shawnmariespry
May 19, 20194 min read
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Reflections on "Letter from Birmingham Jail"
Fifty-six years ago this month, the great civil rights leader Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., wrote a telling letter from his jail...
shawnmariespry
Apr 27, 20196 min read
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Cleverly Devised Stories
I do not have one of those disturbing photos of myself with the Easter bunny. Thank goodness! Have you seen some of these?!! I actually...
shawnmariespry
Apr 21, 20193 min read
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Family Like Syrup
Last weekend was a big one for Michigander Scott Spry, syrup-er extraordinaire. He collected thirty gallons of sap from the sugar maples...
shawnmariespry
Apr 6, 20194 min read
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Eye-Opening
This week, I welcome guest writer Bella Spry, our dear daughter, as she writes a movie review: I first read the book Unplanned a few...
shawnmariespry
Mar 30, 20192 min read
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Tenderness Detached = Terror
Have you ever watched CSPAN and cried? I have. Around 6 p.m. on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. I didn’t have tissue ready, I wasn’t...
shawnmariespry
Mar 10, 20194 min read
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Life’s Disappointments
First, the good news. We all experience disappointments, so you’re not alone. And, they can be catalysts for positive change. The bad...
shawnmariespry
Mar 3, 20192 min read
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