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An open letter to the Santa-Jesus


Celebrations, Parable, Promoted

I have believed in you ever since I was a little girl, and I am so happy to say with confidence that I am on your Nice list again this year.

December 21, 2021

In the shadows


Brain things, Promoted

Sadness lies abed of a morning with a question mark, and anger turns the viewpoint red, tips over tables, but fear sits in the corners…

November 2, 2021

Ten thousand reasons


Celebrations, Promoted

There is apple pie in the sunshine with apples from our own tree, and there is the radiant face of a child buried in corn.

October 12, 2021

When Faith Becomes De Longest River


Foster care, Promoted

I am relieved to find, in the middle of my grief, that this wound is cleaner because I didn’t insist that he save me out of it.

July 23, 2021

When He’s Wrong


Marriage, Promoted

You know deep in your bones that what he is thinking or doing or feeling or chasing is going to land him in deep guano sooner or later.

October 31, 2020

Pioneer patty pies


Celebrations, Food, Promoted

After the pies are baked, they pop right out – like mini springform pans without the spring. They are the cutest ever.

September 4, 2020
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Shari Zook


Shari Zook is a wife, mother of four, and foster parent for the past eight years. She bakes cakes, grows herbs, and reads amazing books, but her heart is in nurturing children, crafting words, and connecting with women.

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