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writings from Christa Threlfall
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my greatest prayer for my children
Last week, I sat through my church’s communion service with my 3 year old on my lap and my 5 year old next to me. Throughout the service, there were prayers, songs, and Scripture readings. My attention was divided {obviously} between engaging my mind in the service and helping my children sit still. My mind began…
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Friday Faves :: my week
Happy Friday to you! This week has been a bit abnormal for me as I’ve been fighting and losing a sinus infection battle. I tried to drown it in water and vitamins, but alas – to no avail. My little guy, Miles has been a bit more clingy this week, so we’ve had quite a…
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me: 1 | nightstand clutter: 0
I have this lovely piece of furniture next to my bed called a nightstand. I mainly use it to hold books. At least that’s how it originally began it’s life purpose. But after years of use, I opened each of the 3 drawers to reveal a big M-E-double S and that spells MESS. It’s always nice…
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Friday Faves :: let’s talk dessert
I’ve been away at camp this week with my family, teens and junior campers. Consequently, that means I’m away from my chocolate stash. And away from my kitchen, within which I create all manner of delicious morsels full of caloric content. So, because it’s Friday…because I head back to my kitchen soon…Let’s talk about dessert,…
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the evolution of freezer cooking with 3 preschoolers
Ah, the lovely idea of a freezer full of delicious meals. Yet the struggle of actually preparing those meals with a 1, 3 and 5 year old in tow is…well, daunting…to say the least. I embarked on a bit of freezer cooking recently. I shared this pic on facebook if you missed it. And because I found…
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Friday Faves
Well, hey! Here are 5 lovely links for you to peruse this weekend… What Everybody Ought to Know about Vacation “The gifts are waiting quiet in small places. Pause to see them. Pick them up and turn them over. Discover the beauty of slow right where you are. Because if you can’t settle in to…
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your greatest support system
I intended to begin my study of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd John last week. But I got a little sidetracked when I got to this verse, so I had to take a detour from the study guide and park here for a little bit. My little children, I am writing these things to you so…
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Friday Faves :: fave drink, read, listen, etc.
Hey there & happy Friday to you! Recently, I’ve come upon some great things that I had to share with you, so I thought I’d compile them into a recent fave sorta deal: 1. This book. I’m loving it. I shared a favorite quote here, along with a picture of my baked feta. I’ve been…
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on missions trips, roller coasters, and life
There is no place like home. Even if it looks like a wreck. We got home last Sunday night from almost 3 straight weeks of traveling. First, to Kentucky for 2 weeks of Jonathan’s classes and then to Tennessee {with our teens} to help a church plant with their community outreach. The trips went well.…
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my most favorite friday fave.
Well, I’ve never done this before. But today’s Friday Fave is about a person. Because guys… this happened 7 years ago tomorrow (June 6). And look how we’ve grown! 3 babies later & here we are, still married and working at becoming best friends for life. I’ve learned something very important over the last year. Actually, I’m…
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how to cook for a crowd without losing your sanity
As I type this, I’m sitting in Kentucky. My children are asleep & my husband is in class. By the time you read this, I’ll be on my way to Tennessee with a group of awesome teens from my church. We’re heading there (along with another church from IL) to help run a Family Fun…
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Friday Faves :: links I love
this fizzy popsicle drink would be so fun + tasty for summer! I loved this post entitled Kids Have Big Ears. Any mama can tell you that they receive comments from strangers (and others) about their kids. But how we respond to those comments is what makes the difference. Choose to speak truth in front…
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