Brown Sugar Toast
writings from Christa Threlfall
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Interview with Kelly Collier :: Dwelling Richly
When I finished reading Women of the Word, one of the first people I shared it with was today’s contributor, Kelly Collier. After having previous conversations together about the importance of God’s Word, I knew Kelly would be interested in hearing about a new resource to aid believers in their study! I’m so thankful that Kelly is able…
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7 books I want to read
A few years ago I remember seeing lots of Summer Reading Lists floating around the ‘net. Inspired by the idea, I began collecting ideas for my own summer reading list. Until I realized my summer schedule with small children looks fairly identical to my fall, winter, and spring schedule and free reading time doesn’t automatically appear…
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Interview with Amy Herbster :: Dwelling Richly
interview #11 in the Dwelling Richly series Today’s Dwelling Richly guest may be a familiar name to many of you. Amy Herbster and her husband Mike spent 13 years traveling in full time evangelism before relocating to a full time camp ministry. In fact, I think I first met Amy when I was a teenager…
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Reading the Bible in 90 Days
When I was approached with the goal of reading the Bible in 90 days and learned that the plan just happened to finish up on the day of my 30th, I decided to give it the good old college try. After all, it sounds like a great goal to accomplish before a milestone birthday, right?…
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Interview with Kitty Hurdle :: Dwelling Richly
the 10th interview in our Dwelling Richly series I first heard of today’s guest, Kitty Hurdle, during her 31 day series entitled Table Talk: Being Intentional Without Being Awkward. I was so encouraged by her evident love for Christ and her desire to share that through her writing. So after following her writing and social media…
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thoughts on baby #4. [slightly filtered]
A couple months ago, I shared the happy news that Jonathan & I are expecting a new little one in September. FIRST. I must say we are immensely thankful for this little life. We’ve loved it from the moment we knew it was inside me. Truly children are a blessing from God and the fact that I can…
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Interview with Trillia Newbell :: Dwelling Richly
// interview #9 from the Dwelling Richly series // Trillia Newbell is a wife, mom, speaker, and author. I first heard her speak (along with Kristie Anyabwile) during a panel on hospitality. I’ve been encouraged by Trillia’s spirit of gracious truth in her writing, speaking, and even her posting on social media outlets. I trust you…
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Interview with Gretchen Fant :: Dwelling Richly
Welcome to the 8th interview in our Dwelling Richly series! I have the absolute privilege of meeting other servants in church ministry. Sometimes I get to not only meet someone, but spend extra time listening and learning from their experiences. One of these servants is Gretchen Fant. Gretchen is a pastor’s wife, mom to 5 grown…
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forgotten promises & a faithful God
“Hey Mom, remember when you said we could _______?” “Mama, remember last night you promised I could have _______?” Because I am human, my children have to frequently remind me of things – whether it’s the agenda for the day, a grocery item, or something I promised them. Sometimes I’m incredibly thankful for their reminders. Other…
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Interview with Kristie Anyabwile :: Dwelling Richly
We are already on our seventh interview of the Dwelling Richly series! Today’s special guest is Kristie Anyabwile. I first heard of Kristie while listening to an insightful panel discussion entitled Teaching Our Children About Jesus and another one on Hospitality. On the day I received Kristie’s answers to the interview questions, I was in need of spiritual encouragement…
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5 Heart Tips for New Mamas
“If I could go back to when I had my first baby, there are some things I would do differently. Of course time travel is impossible, but I can at least share a few things with you sweet new mamas who are reading. Here are a few heart tips as you become a new mom — whether…
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Interview with my Mom, Janice MacAvoy :: Dwelling Richly
Today’s interview is with an incredibly special lady in my life: my very own mom. From the initial planning stages of this series, I knew I wanted to ask my mom to take part. It’s from her that I learned to value God’s Word enough to spend daily time in it. I vividly remember her using…
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