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Good Enough for Me
I will build them up and not tear them down. I will plant them and not uproot them. Jeremiah 24:6 One of my childrens’ afternoon routines is a list of chores that they split each day. One of the chores is to wipe down and tidy the table in the living room. This also means…
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Just Go With the Flow, Mommy!
The Lord directs our steps, so why try to understand everything along the way? Proverbs 20:24 It’s about 7:15 in the morning. I am getting ready to chaperone a field trip, and honestly have already started dreading every minute of it. See, my creature of routine and habit that is Hunter, does not do well…
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Peace in the Noise
“But the Lord is in his holy Temple. Let all the earth be silent before him.” Habakkuk 2:20 Some days are just anything but peaceful. From the time the alarm lets off it’s annoying buzzing, to the time the TV is finally shut off and the house is awash in utter darkness and silence, the…
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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,…
Grace 'n Grounds
Encouragement Grounded in His Truth
Grace 'n Grounds 