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That Big Thing You’re Doing? You’re Crushing It.

That Big Thing You’re Doing? You’re Crushing It.

In January, I committed to finally reading the unabridged edition of Victor Hugo’s famous novel, Les Misérables.  Familiar with the moving story via its stage and film adaptations, I have long wanted to read the book, and I have had a paperback copy sitting on my nightstand for at least two years.  But at 1,460 pages, it is an ambitious read, so I have repeatedly set it aside, as if waiting for some perfect time to magically emerge where I…

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“Seek Ye Out of the Best Books”: A Legacy of Study and Faith

“Seek Ye Out of the Best Books”: A Legacy of Study and Faith

I believe I came to earth with a love for the written word lodged inside my heart, waiting to be unlocked like a treasure in a box.  My mom was key in unlocking that box.  She did what many mothers do.  She read us stories–lots of them.  Even when we could read to ourselves.  In fact, my fondest memories may be from her reading us James Herriot books in my adolescent years.  My mom took full advantage of the public…

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