Brown Sugar Toast
writings from Christa Threlfall
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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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4 Tips for Taking Your Own Family Pics
A few weeks ago, I decided we needed an updated family picture. Because I’m an incredibly patient person, I thought we would go ahead and take them that very night. Except the forecast was calling for rain. After dinner, I glanced outside, noticed there was zero rain, and suggested we attempt family pics. Because usually…
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DIY Glitter Coasters
I have this little area in my room that I like to sit at each morning. Usually, I roll out of bed, throw my hair in some sort of ponytail, put on my old glasses from highschool, and stumble over to this desk. I just thought you would like a mental picture of what really goes…
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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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thoughts + changes :: part 2
2 weeks ago, I decided to take a little break from writing. It was a good time to think, pray, talk, and write things that weren’t going to be shared with the world. The results of my time away are a couple changes for this site. Change #1: no more comments. I love comments. I…
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Treasuring Christ When Your Hands are Full :: a book review
Several weeks ago, I received this book in the mail: Crossway asked if I would consider reading Treasuring Christ When Your Hands are Full by Gloria Furman. While I planned to look it over, I wasn’t planning to share it with you unless I really loved it. Let me tell you – I really loved it. Many…
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A Springy Stenciled Doormat
I was compensated for this post, but all opinions are my own. As always. Carry on. It was about time I updated my doormat. My old mat just celebrated its 4th birthday and is beginning to feel the effects of aging. When I saw this mat at Ikea for a whopping $4.99, I decided to make it…
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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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links i love
Why make your own butter? I don’t really know, but I want to find out. Because it sounds delicious. This Peanut Butter & Caramel Chex Mix…yum. This would be dangerous to have around the house. My family is a big fan of bread. Toasted and piled with good things? Even better. I like these suggestions.…
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homemade bagels recipe
I love carbs. Carbs love me. We’re a happy family. Make these bagels. You won’t regret it. Thanks to Pennies & Pancakes for the yummy recipe! Unfortunately, I totally left out the sugar when I boiled my bagels {which, as Diana pointed out, would have resulted in a browner bagel}. However, my forgetfulness did not…
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