I was challenged last fall on two things, transparency and gratitude (telling people how much I love or appreciate them, not waiting until they are gone, moved, etc.). The challenge to really be...
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TOM’S and One Day. So inspired.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BitShRujoeA
Inspired and honored to join.
Welcome UPB 2011! #UBP11
{Have you heard about 5 Minutes for Mom’s 2011 Ultimate Blog Party? Get the low down here!}
Welcome! If you are here for the 2011 Ultimate Blog Party, I am so glad you stopped by!
I...
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Haunted
I was interested in the back story of "blessings" by Laura Story, a really deep song that speaks volumes to suffering and blessing.
I watched a few videos, then found one where Laura talks about...
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The Reading of the Word
Last night was the prayer service for our church's missions conference, that begins next week.
There was a lot of scripture read, then time given to pray as directed or on our own. I felt like a...
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Pondering Sin
The slow fade.
I am pondering the consequences of sin. We're studying 1 Kings in our Bible Study on Sundays and today talked a lot about Solomon. His father, David has just passed away and quickly...
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I don’t have time
A phrase I hear a lot: "I don't have time."
What does this really mean though? For me, it would mean: there isn't enough hours in day, I am over-committed, not sleeping enough, not managing my...
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The Help
I finished The Help (Kathryn Stockett) today.
I don't think I'll ever be the same.
You see, I didn't grow up here, my parents aren't from the South, and well, this book wasn't what I learned...
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Life. I love it!
I recently was chatting with a friend about how short life is. The longer I'm a parent, the more I realize that life really is short.
I want to enjoy my kids everyday, even when they're cranky,...
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Recipes Needed: my cooking is struggling
It might be time to throw in the spatula. The last two months of cooking have been rough. In an attempt to diversify our meals and get out of a rut, I've tried more new meals the last two+ months....
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