Category: Thoughts
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grace. and more grace.
Summers are our busy season. Due to Jonathan’s job as youth pastor, we are able to take kids to camp, lead teens on missions trip, and be heavily involved in our church’s summer outreach for kids. It’s seriously awesome! Like anything, though, it also has parts that are difficult. Like the part where we leave our…
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let me hold you
This verse has been running through my mind this week. There are always problems in our lives, aren’t there? I bet you’ve never ever come to the end of a day and thought, “hey! another day with zero problems! everything went my way today!” Life is riddled with problems. Some tiny; others life-changing. The fact…
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Mom Series :: M is for Mama
Our last interview-ee for this Mom Series is Abbie from M is for Mama. I first found Abbie’s blog when she interviewed my friend, Laine several months ago {you can check out that interview here!}. I have loved reading her blog and following her via instagram, so I knew you all would love meeting her…
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Questions + Answers :: For Moms + By Moms
what’s the best parenting advice you ever received? how do you make time for one-on-one time with your kids? what’s the meal you make when you forgot about supper? these are just 3 of the questions that will be answered in this series.
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Hi. I Need You.
“How are you?” Fine. “Really?” She kept looking at me. I think it was because I was on the verge of tears. I decided she cared. So I told her what I was burdened about. And she listened. The whole conversation took approximately 2 1/2 minutes. But it made me think. Jesus tells us to…
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the sweetest name
“Jesus – the name that charms our fears. That bids our sorrows cease. ‘Tis music to the sinner’s ears, ’tis life and joy and peace.” What other name will give hope when you’re hopeless? What other name can bring peace to your storm? Jesus. Jesus. I know of no other. When sin leaves you hurting. Choices…
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enjoy these years
Last week, my kids and I visited a sweet couple in our church. We filled the crockpot with chili, brought a bag of books, and a million other accessories such as sour cream + cheese, diapers + wipes, pants + underwear {for my potty-training 2 year old}, and the all important blankie for Miles. Say…
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needy.
Needy: being in want. I’ve been feeling pretty needy lately. Not ‘needy’ in a financial or physical sense. I mean, I recognize I’m not the wealthiest person in the world and my body is falling apart. But lately, I’ve been noticing my needs in other areas. Especially spiritual areas. Like just this week, when I…
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a few of my favorite things…
I love a good personal recommendation. Something with no strings attached. Things like, “I love this product and I’m selling it too!” always make me just a leeeetle skeptical, ya know what I mean? So, in honor of people who love personal recommendations, I thought I would share 5 of my favorite things with you…
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March Goals 2014
I have a love/hate relationship with these monthly goal check-ups. I love them because they keep me accountable. I mean, if I’m gonna put my goals out there for you to read, I really don’t want to come back a month later and be like, “nope. didn’t do ’em. i’m a failure.” Here are my…
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the future is bright
I like to worry. It gives me a feeling of control – kinda like if I’ve at least thought of every possibility under the sun, then at least I won’t be taken by surprise. Take a couple weeks ago, for example: My husband came home sick. For days, he had headaches, nausea, and a high fever.…
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Pinterest Scarf Holder {& why sometimes you should not DIY}
I’m all about a good do-it-yourself project. And if it adds organization to my life? BRING. IT. ON. So when I saw this image on pinterest, I was like, “Yes! I need this in my life!” So I went to the store, bought a pack of shower curtain rings and set up my own personal…