Brown Sugar Toast
writings from Christa Threlfall
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Friday Faves :: overflowing browser tabs
Regularly, I have a million chrome browser tabs opened on my phone. Okay, well a million is a bit of a stretch. But 20 is not. Sometimes I read things that I love and want to save to refer back to, share with you, or talk over with Jonathan. And then there’s the occasional recipe or…
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5 Things I Learned from Kara Tippetts
A couple weeks ago, my sister told me about a book entitled The Hardest Peace. I found the audiobook via my local library and began listening the next day. Personally, one of the signs of a good book is when I talk with Jonathan about the things I’m reading. This book definitely hit that mark. I…
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Friday Faves :: 1/3 done!
May! Guys, we are 1/3 of the way done with 2015. Craziness. Here’s a little collage of some of my April happenings… my hydrangea has little blooms!!! // lots of Sneaky Snacky Squirrel action // me & my littlest enjoying the outdoors // good times on the Harris Teeter dragon {which, by the way, only costs…
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I cut my curtains in half //& learned about risk in the process//
Remember my guest room? And the curtains I made? You might remember that I bought less fabric than I should have because A) I wanted long curtains and B) I wanted to save $. 4 years later, the curtains were still too thin on the sides and were constantly taunting me with their thinness every time I…
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Friday Faves :: recent favorites
Hey there & happy Friday! I have 5 incredibly recent favorites to share with you. I’ve used all 5 of these favorites this week. Let’s start with the food one, because…obviously. :: ONE :: Emily posted this recipe a few weeks ago and I gave it a shot last week. Jonathan and I are big fans…
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family chat :: summer craziness + leaning in
It’s time for a family chat. You know, those times when you just have to pull everyone into a huddle and update them on certain things? Yep. Consider yourself pulled into this huddle. Sometimes people stop by this blog just to get a recipe or tutorial – they’re like the guests. Always welcome, of course,…
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Friday Faves :: what I’m listening to
Hey there, friends! Happy Friday! Today’s Friday Faves is a grouping of some fun things I’ve been listening to lately. Some of them are kid-centered while others are just for me. I listen to these things via my phone or computer, so it’s not necessary that you have a smartphone to take advantage of today’s suggestions.…
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real life hope.
I’ve been pondering Hebrews 6:19 this weekend: “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.” For those who believe in Christ, we can claim Him as our complete hope for eternal life. Without Him, we are lost. But what about now? What about the daily struggles, heartaches, and perplexing situations…
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Friday Faves {& linkup!}
HAPPY FRIDAY!! Here are some fun links I found from around the ‘net >>> Wonder what homes will look like in 2020? Here are 7 predictions from Ikea I found interesting. Easy Molten Lava Cakes. I made these during a date night 2 weeks ago and they were deeeeelish. Make sure you have ice cream. Preferably…
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The Prodigal God :: book review
There’s something so fulfilling about finishing a good book, isn’t there? Yesterday I finished reading The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith by Timothy Keller. This little book takes a deeper look at the parable of the two lost sons found in Luke 15. Keller breaks the book up into 7 sections: The People Around…
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our {picture heavy!} weekend
Hi there! How was your Easter weekend? I don’t know about y’all, but our weather here in the south was a-ma-zing. Rather windy + chilly on Saturday, but really amazing other than that! On Friday, it was so gorgeous outside that I decided to just eat in our front yard. About 15 minutes into preparing…
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Friday Faves {& linkup!}
Happy Friday to you! The very first day of our Friday Fave link-up! I’m teaming up with Susanna of Revisionary Life to bring this link fun to you. You’ll find the link-up at the bottom of this post. {If you’re reading this via email, you can click here to see the links!} I’m making these bird’s nest…
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