Author Archives: Rina

The Perfect Day

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Rina

Sometimes God blesses us in unexpected and surprising ways. I was 21 years old and visiting my grandmother as I’d been doing every weekend for several months. She was taking a late nap and I was enjoying the splendor of … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – June 2017

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Rina

1. Kidding season has started and once again I’m thankful to have my own personal goat midwife to help in times of trouble, because I’m just awful at the job.  Every time these goats are in labor, I fall to … Continue reading →

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Thriving Because Of

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Rina

. “The reality is that some spouses never change, and some marriages don’t get better.” – Charles and Michale Misja, Thriving Despite a Difficult Marriage . I’ve come to the conclusion that all marital problems stem from one major flaw: … Continue reading →

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Getting Close

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Rina

Asterion and I had one of the best rides we’ve ever had today and I thought this would be a good time to post an update on my “Move Closer, Stay Longer” experiment. If you recall (you can read the … Continue reading →

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Waiting for baby

Posted on April 16, 2017 by Rina

Last week I got to do a maternity session with a beautiful new friend, just weeks before she and her husband welcome their first baby… boy?  girl?  We’ll find out soon!  Thank you for allowing me to share such a … Continue reading →

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Emerging Victorious

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Rina

Years ago, I got caught up in the doctrine of “do not handle, do not taste, do not touch” (which Paul warns against in Colossians 2:21 and I wrote more about HERE.)  Several things have contributed to my slow emergence … Continue reading →

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Help for the refugees

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Rina

I have some troubling news to share, regarding the Refugee Center in Bowling Green, KY.  I recently received a letter from the Albert Mbanfu, the Executive Director of the Refugee Center in Bowling Green, informing me that the executive action … Continue reading →

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