Brown Sugar Toast
writings from Christa Threlfall
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What a Drain
Why yes, I did mean that literally: Last week, the water refused to drain well in my bathtub. What.a.pain. Of course, I took this picture after I cleaned out the drain. As I was thinking about how annoyed I was that the water wouldn’t drain & how disgusting it was to clean, I happened to…
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Busy-ness
Happy Monday to you! How was your weekend? Profitable or relaxing, I hope. Mine was kinda crazy. That’s because this sickness has really pinned me down. I thought I was pretty much over it by Thursday. Then Friday morning hit and wow – I felt like I got slammed by a truck. I drank a…
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It’s All God.
Favored by his Daddy. Rejected by his siblings. Sold to be a slave. Lied about. Thrown into prison. Forgotten. Any of you ever had that many blessings in disguise? “As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as…
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The Family Yearbook
Every year, I make a photo book for our family. It’s kinda like a yearbook documenting all the events that have taken place during the past year. Only this year I’m extremely behind. Extremely behind…as in, I haven’t even made a photo book for 2011 yet. I kept telling myself I would do it later…
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Kelly’s “Major Fail”
My friend, Kelly blogs over at Joyful Adorations. The other day I was catching up on her blog. When I read this post, I immediately thought of my Blessings in Disguise series. Go check out Kelly’s post and read about her major fail that she managed to have a positive attitude about!
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Additions, Subtractions, & Substitutions
Every week, Jonathan and I try to schedule a date night at home. That means, we put the kids to bed a little early and do something together. (talk, play a game, watch a movie, etc.) I always like to have something special to eat on home-date-nights. On this particular night, Jonathan volunteered to make…
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Bathtubs & … other items
This week, I began a Bible study with some sweet girls from my youth group. About 10 minutes before they arrived, I got Nate up from his bed. As I was changing his diaper, I realized that he had not only defiled his diaper, but also his entire outfit and backside. I popped him in…
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Sicky Wicky
I spent yesterday with a bunch of close friends. We just chilled on the couch together all day. And by *chilled* I mean that in the literal sense of the word. I managed to take a picture of all my friends gathered in one spot: Oh my, what a shame. Looks like I didn’t make…
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Mercy Calls
There we were. Driving along in our little car – one big happy family. I noticed a policeman parked on the opposite side of the road and mentioned to Jonathan, “Hey, I don’t know what the speed limit is or if you’re going over it, but you might wanna slow down.” {cue dramatic music} Mr.…
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What Am I Thinking?!?! :: Blessings in Disguise 1/31
To begin with, I have no idea why I signed up for this 31 Days event. Good grief, I’m right in the middle of preparing for my first Arts & Crafts Fair, re-applying for my teaching certificate, leading an 8 week Bible study in my home for senior high girls, and training for a…
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Give Them Grace :: Winner Announced!
Announcing the winner of Give Them Grace… Hello comment number 5: This “Joel” character happens to be my brother-in-law. He’s a good fellow. Mainly because he married my sister. {teehee} Congrats, Joel. Send me your address and I’ll have Crossway ship this book to ya. By the way, you all are going to be here Monday,…
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Well, Isn’t That Special…
So, I was browsing online the other day and happened to come across this ad… See that ad from Joss & Main for those yellow chevron pillow covers? Yep, I made ’em. All by my little non-seamstress-y self. It was easy. You can do it too. Boy, it feels good to do something by yourself,…
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