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Lisa Whittaker

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in Miami, The United States

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https://longwalksanddarkchocolate.com/

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Christian, Historical Fiction, Classics

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Lisa Whittaker is the author of Seasons of Grace: Reflections on Faith, Family, and the Changing Seasons of Life and the children’s book If I Were a Turkey.

She writes about faith, family, home, nature, and the lessons often found in the ordinary moments of life. Her reflections are inspired by the changing seasons, long walks, family experiences, and the many ways God meets us in everyday life.

Lisa also writes at Long Walks and Dark Chocolate, where she has been sharing stories, reflections, poetry, photography, and glimpses of life for many years.

When she isn’t writing, Lisa enjoys spending time with her husband and family, being outdoors, reading, and finding inspiration in the small details that are so easy to overlook.

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Rising Above the Clamor

While we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal. – 2 Corinthians 4:18 I was sitting here thinking about the birthday looming in the not-too-distant future when my […]

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Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus: A Devout Muslim Encounters Christianity

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“Almost every sinful action ever committed can be traced back to a selfish motive. It is a trait we hate in other people but justify in ourselves. ”
― Stephen Kendrick, The Love Dare

tags: marriage, selfishness, selflessness

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