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• This Is the Part of the Story That Feels Like Real Life

  Posted by Scott Michaels at Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 3:57 PM

  Good Friday isn’t loud or resolved—it’s quiet, heavy, and unfinished. Which might be why it feels so familiar.

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• Sometimes We Get People Wrong… Especially From a Distance

  Posted by Tami Rumfelt at Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 10:54 PM

  A simple childhood story about “tiny” buffalo turns into a gentle reminder: what we see from a distance isn’t always the full picture.

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• When Anxiety Rises, Remember Who God Is

  Posted by Scott Michaels at Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 9:28 PM

  If your heart has felt a little heavy lately, this new song is a gentle reminder of who God is—faithful, present, and steady in every moment.

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• The Lie That You’re Supposed to Have It All Together

  Posted by Scott Michaels at Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 8:50 PM

  Ever feel like everyone else has their life and faith figured out… except you? The truth is, the pressure to “have it all together” isn’t from God—and His grace meets us right in the middle of our imperfect, everyday lives.

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• The Dad Who Built Enchanted Forest

  Posted by Tami Rumfelt at Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 11:36 AM

  Long before it became a beloved Oregon destination, Enchanted Forest was one dad’s dream for his kids. His steady determination and quiet devotion built more than a theme park — it built joy that’s still being shared today.

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• The Commentator in My Head

  Posted by Tami Rumfelt at Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 3:45 PM

  What if God’s voice sounds far more like delight than disappointment?

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• Holding Her Hand, Letting Her Go

  Posted by Scott Michaels at Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 8:46 PM

  Grief was there. But so was something else.

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