Author Archives: Marty & Stephanie

Christmas Memories

Posted on December 24, 2021 by Marty & Stephanie

Christmas Was Magic — Stephanie When I was a small child, my parents would put up the tree Christmas Eve and hang the stockings. So when I went to bed, everything was empty and barren. Coming down the stairs Christmas … Continue reading →

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Wayne Ford invites you

Posted on January 15, 2020 by Marty & Stephanie

MINORITY IMPACT STATEMENT LEGISLATION 101 ROUNDTABLE Friday, January 10, 2020 In 2008 Iowa became the first state in America to pass the Minority Impact Statement Legislation.  The internationally known Sentencing Project based in Washington, DC had concluded in their research … Continue reading →

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Living by the river

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Marty & Stephanie

Yes, it’s January.  Nonetheless, it’s a good time to get out and walk, especially if you live by the river, like we do.  Yesterday, January 6th, we saw 15 eagles on a two-mile stretch of the Des Moines River. Beginning … Continue reading →

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“Thank you, sir”

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Marty & Stephanie

Vail is a small community in west-central Iowa. It’s also a ski resort in Colorado. But I grew up in the Iowa version. One thing both communities have in common is a swimming pool. However, Vail, Colorado has ten times … Continue reading →

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Bill

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Marty & Stephanie

He didn’t use his biblical mastery to pummel unbelievers. He simply lived the example. Continue reading →

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A Different Angle on the Death Penalty

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Marty & Stephanie

My name is Jesse Brown, and I am serving a sentence of life without the possibility of parole. Continue reading →

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