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Six stories that open the door to the faith, family, memory, humor, and ordinary grace at the heart of this collection.

Most personal

The Spinach Can

A family memory about sacrifice, gratitude, and finally understanding a father’s love.

Faith under pressure

A candid story of marriage, fear, and courage when a doctor closes the door.

Family history

Depression-era migration and provision reveal how a family learned to endure and begin again.

Why I write

The clearest statement of a writing life built for people rather than algorithms.

What we pass down

A modest Christmas tradition becomes a story about memory, generations, and ordinary love.

The teacher’s heart

A portrait of insecurity, growth, and what it means to notice the student behind the roster.

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