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Radical Man!

“Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised. I don’t think you’re deceitful or vain, do you?” How’s that for a pick up line? Those are the words Scott Resnick wrote me fifteen years ago in college. I will never forget his wit. Scott died… Read More Radical Man!

June 10, 2009May 5, 2022 kbonikowsky4 Comments

A Face to Reframe

My friend Beth is headed back to Turkey after serving there as a missionary for ten years. She has a neat project she is launching called “A Face to Reframe.” Click here to read her flyer. “A Face to Reframe” will be “launched” this April in Antalya, Turkey through a mini-project with Downs Syndrome Turkish… Read More A Face to Reframe

March 5, 2009November 10, 2009 kbonikowsky1 Comment

A child’s faith

Two weeks ago Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life.” This was the Awana Cubbie’s verse for the week. Resurrection is a big word for a four-year-old. But my daughter understands the concept well. Alsan was resurrected. Jesus was resurrected. And this verse holds a special place in my family’s life because it… Read More A child’s faith

February 14, 2009November 10, 2009 kbonikowsky1 Comment

Care-LESS or Care-FULL?

In my life, I have been hurt the most by careless actions: thoughtless deficiencies of friends; being left out, not intentionally, but carelessly. Overhearing a comment given without attention to who was listening. Listening to praises sung incorrectly to another that I deserved, simply due to careless inattention and unconcern to find out the truth.… Read More Care-LESS or Care-FULL?

January 5, 2009November 10, 2009 kbonikowsky1 Comment

Dear God, please help mommy not be grumpy. Amen.

A discipline is something we consistently and persistently practice to make it easier for us to behave right. We each have sinful, sore spots. Areas we are weak in. Mine is a cranky, grumpy attitude.… Read More Dear God, please help mommy not be grumpy. Amen.

October 24, 2008November 10, 2009 kbonikowsky2 Comments

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