Brown Sugar Toast
writings from Christa Threlfall
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My 8 favorite books of 2018
I did not do a marvelous job of keeping track of the books I read in 2018. I’m guessing I read less than last year’s number of 35, considering we moved this year and I spent a good deal of time completing my book, Come to Jesus. Regardless, as I looked back through the list…
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If You’re Not Desperate, You’re Doing it Wrong
Sometimes you come to a point in your life where you feel like you’re doing okay. Maybe you’ve been incredibly faithful in your church attendance and service. Perhaps your job appears to be going well, your kids aren’t the worst ones you’ve ever seen, or your marriage seems to be fairly strong. God has this…
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P.S. You Don’t Have to Wait Until January
This post is for the person who feels like they need to wait until January to make better choices. A call to start small—where you are. with what you know. and what you have. Make time now to do what matters for eternity, whether it’s January 1st, July 18th, or December 5th. Ah, December! The month…
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Come to Jesus Announcement
After years of praying, thinking, fearing, trusting, and writing, the time has finally arrived for me to tell you about my book! Come to Jesus was written because of a lesson God began to teach me during the weeks after my second miscarriage. The question he burned in my soul is the same one I ask…
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Fear VS. Faith (AKA the heart struggle behind my book)
The following post was written to my Read. Think. Learn. subscribers in February. (Just another reason to join and get the inside scoop!) I’m sharing it with you today because over the last months I have continued working and am now nearing the end of this project. I’ll share more specifics soon, but in case you…
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In Case You’ve Forgotten God’s Goodness
The Lord is good, isn’t he? But how quickly my mind forgets this truth. I wonder if you’ve seen the same habit in your heart?
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4 Habits to Cultivate During Times of Change
“How are you doing?” It’s a question I’ve gotten a lot over the last few weeks of moving, unpacking, and transition. Not being one for fake answers, I’ve taken to replying with something along the lines of, “I’m doing well, I think.” This answer leaves some people befuddled, I’m sure, and perhaps wishing they…
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On Moving to New Hampshire
Hi, friends. I’m taking time today to share a family update. Many of you have read my blog for years, and even though we don’t know each other “in real life,” you have assured me of your prayers for me and my family. So I wanted to give a little life update.
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Interview with Betsy Howard :: Dwelling Richly
The following interview is part of the Dwelling Richly series. Find all the interviews here. I’m delighted to share this interview with Betsy Howard with you today! I implemented something I learned from her interview just this week and it has been a help during my devotional time. Betsy is an editor for The…
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The Secret to Being the Best
You want to be the best, don’t you? Why else would you work to get ahead in life? There’s always a higher goal to reach. There is always more money to be made, more followers to be had, and bigger ladders to climb. There is always someone telling you how to become the best version of…
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Difficult Relationship? Write an Action Statement.
Have you ever struggled so much in a relationship that you felt like you didn’t know how to respond? Perhaps it’s a relationship with a close friend (or someone you thought was a friend), a spouse, or a fellow employer. Certainly, all of us have been in situations like this. In fact, any relationship is…
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Has Jesus Ever Failed You?
On a Sunday afternoon, I sat on the couch near a couple of my kids. They were reading library books and I was reading my Bible. More accurately, I was sitting there with my open Bible on my lap. I had been reading in 1 Peter but had stopped to take time for the all-important…
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