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This One’s for the Moms
This one is for the mothers. Those still wearing sweatpants at 4pm, and those walking around in stilettos. This one is for the moms. Those whose “work day” is spent at home cleaning, teaching, nurturing, and guiding, and those whose work day is spent away from home doing the same. This one is for the…
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Beauty in a Mess
Yes, that picture is exactly what you think it is…a jumbled heap of Legos. First, let me say, I am not a fan of Legos. But, Hunter likes them, or rather, he likes to watch us put them together while he sifts through the pile for just the right piece. And, I will never quite…
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This Is Just The Rehearsal, Honey!
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. James 1:12 I don’t handle inconvenience well. Or, let me rephrase that…I don’t handle daily nuisances well. And, of course-God knows this. I mean,…
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I’ll Keep My Joy, Thank You!
For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of living a life of goodness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Romans 14:17 I am not usually a glass half full type of gal. Rain puts me in the worst of moods, and I can at…
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From Positive to Negative in Less than 40 Hours…and Back Again!
You must be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. James 1:19 It has been close to a week since the end of the Lenten season, and most folks have started to engage in activities or consume treats they scarified in the name of Christ for 40 days. My son has…
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So That My Pain Would Be No More
Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne. Hebrews 12:2 Why, Lord? So many times we ask this question when we are trying to make sense of our circumstances. We ask God why he would allow His children…
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The One Thing that Needs to be Done Right Now
For everything there is a season, and a time for every activity under heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1 And sometimes that time is not right now. This is what I have been trying to grasp lately-the realization that while I may think I can juggle every thing I have to accomplish, I really can’t do it all. And,…
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I Have Run the Race
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. 2 Timothy 4:7 At the beginning of the year I embarked on a mission to not come up with any resolutions I would not keep, but to instead let one word shape the next year of my life. My…
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Why I Want My Kids to Cherish Their Fights
How wonderful and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony! Psalm 133:1 “Ow! Hunter hit me!” “Because, Hayley hit me first!” “Hunter, get out! I don’t want to play with you!” “Hayley, I don’t like you anymore!” This is just a sample of of the fighting and bickering that takes place in our…
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He Goes Before Me
For God has said, “I will never fail you. I will never abandon you” Hebrews 13:5 Remember that past I mentioned I had to face on my journey to become a licensed pastor in my district? That past the devil used for weeks to taunt me? Well, today was the actual day I had to…
Grace 'n Grounds
Encouragement Grounded in His Truth
Grace 'n Grounds 