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February 15, 2016

The Lincoln Hutch, on this Presidents Day

Today we celebrate the lives of two presidents -- which is your favorite? Like every American, I admire George Washington. During an election year, I often reflect on the reason we invest so many powers in the presidential office -- because of our exceptional first president. But I will admit to … [Read more...] about The Lincoln Hutch, on this Presidents Day

Abraham Lincoln Lincoln,  New Salem,  Presidents Day,  the Lincoln hutch

April 9, 2012

Easter Sunrise Service at the Lincoln Memorial

We sat on folding chairs before dawn, in the still-dark. Abe Lincoln towered behind us. I felt the cold wind on my cheeks while I kept my arm around my grown-up daughter, to help keep her warm. In the distance, the early light silhouetted the obelisk of the Washington Monument with pink. We listened … [Read more...] about Easter Sunrise Service at the Lincoln Memorial

Washington DC Easter,  family,  Lincoln,  Martin Luther King Jr.,  where God leads

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