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  • How Do I Hear from God?

    I sat at brunch with a friend discussing achievements, plans, goals, and dreams. We talked about some potentially big changes in her family and she looked me square in the eyes and said, “I want to be sure I obey God, but how do you know when you hear from God?” It’s a hard question…

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  • You and Me

    I walked into this “website” project last year with very little idea of what I was doing or where God was taking me. I still have very little idea where God is taking me, but I am loving the journey. Along the way, I’ve had the amazing opportunity to meet and connect with some amazing…

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  • Room

    My husband and I have been walking through Genesis in our quiet time these past few weeks. The last time I read through the Bible I was a teenager, and it was something to check off my list for youth group. Now I find I am soaking in passages, seeing themes emerge, and truth leaping…

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  • Bold Brave Adventures

    Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated, common men, they were astonished. And they recognized that they had been with Jesus. Acts 4:13 This verse hit me like a brick between the eyes. For months I have come back to it over and over. Each time…

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  • Guest blogging, Shopping link, and fresh starts.

    I gotta be honest, January was a rough start to a new year. Hard places bring about God’s grace, but it’s never easy to walk the hard places. Some fun information for you lovely readers…..I got the opportunity to guest post of a friend’s site. Bobi Ann and I got to meet and connect when…

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  • I love “I love You”

    I love holidays like Valentine’s Day! I know so many people say it just a money maker event for Hallmark cards and flower shops, but I love it. Any time we can celebrate love, marriage, relationships, I’m on board. This world has too much hard stuff, so any chance for fun and love and why…

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  • Marked

    I got out of my car the other day to pump gas. Three boys giggling and teasing each other in the back seat. Noise coming from sealed windows. As I loaded the gas pump into my tank and turned toward the display screen my eyes caught a glimpse of my gym pants. Chalk marked the…

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  • Shepherds and Inn Keepers

    As we walk into Christmas week there’s a shift happening. The presents have been bought, the wrapping paper is out. Christmas parties have ensued. Kids are on break from school. There’s an electric excitement in the air each morning when my kids wake and move the hand on the advent calendar one day closer to…

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  • I didn’t think

    It’s my birthday today! I’m all about birthdays. Aging doesn’t scare me as it may to some. I’ve learned age is a gift not afforded to all, and I never want to take it for granted. As I sit and contemplate life for a few moments, I started to think about all the things I…

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  • Matroyshka & Me

    My grandmother immigrated to America from Eastern Europe when she was a young woman. My parents still have some of the treasures she brought with her.  Teacups, saucers, a blanket, and serving tray, trinkets of a life left behind. As a little girl I used to play with a set of Matryoshka dolls, also know…

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