What will I do with her? Will I remember my lesson and treat her well, or will I demand more of the same that sent her away?
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My Struggle With Addiction and the Freedom I Found in Surrender
At its peak, my addiction took over my entire day. First thing in the morning, I'd slink out of my bedroom to start the day with a little indulgence before the kids got up...
25 Fun Rainy-Day Summer Activities for the Family
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25 Fun Outside Summer Activities for the Family
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The #1 Reason Why You Feel Like You Don’t Belong
God, why won't you rid me of my flaws? I'm too expressive, too passionate, too talky, too LOUD! (Click here to be encouraged through a quick story about why God doesn't just "snap his fingers".) Have you ever caught yourself crying a similar prayer? Have you ever wondered why you feel like you don't fit?... Continue Reading →
Do You Feel a Lack of Spiritual Connection?
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Creative Parenting: FREE Cemetery Scavenger Hunt
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Self-Care: Are You an Extrovert, Introvert, or Ambivert?
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Don’t Cry Over Spilt Milk
Doesn't it feel, at least some days, that the world is out to get you? I know that in reality there's no grand conspiracy to drag me down, but man-oh-man, today was a DOOZY!
Twitter Vs. A Social-Media-Phobic
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Women, Living Free (Embrace Your Whole Self!)
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Why Is It Called the "Mystery" Blogger Award?
I'm at a loss. Where's the mystery? Even so, it's an honour to be thought of and nominated, so... I accept! (NOTE: Upon further digging, I found the answer! Keep reading to find out.) The Mystery Blogger Award For those of you who are unfamiliar with the Mystery Blogger Award, here are THE RULES: Put... Continue Reading →
Lord, I Need Refreshing
I'm hiding in my room with the door closed. My family is invaluable, enthusiastic, entertaining, loving, and caring; but today, I just want them to go away.
How to Explain the Importance of Handwashing to Your Child: COVID-19 Health
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Stevie the Shop Cat: An Adoption Love Story
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The Value of a Book Review
Ever wonder why people post book reviews - either on their blogs or other mediums? I mean, does anyone even read them? I don't know why it took me so long to put the pieces together, but I used to wonder the same thing. That is, until one day, I thought, "Wait a minute. I... Continue Reading →
Top 15 Christian Writers Blogs: Aw… Who Knew?
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Creative Parenting: 1 Easy Tool To Get Your Family Moving
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How a Mentor Can Enrich Your Life (and Help!): My Sister, My Mentor
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Feeling Honored: Sunshine Blogger Award
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Being Emotional is NOT Being Weak
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How To Accept More Grace (and Less Condemnation) in the 2020 New Year
How More Grace (and Less Condemnation) Can Be Found in 2020 Keep reading to discover why it may be healthier for you to live out a New Year's Hope, rather than make a New Year's Resolution. Christmas is over. And if I’m quite honest, that tree standing over there in the corner of my living... Continue Reading →
Beat Holiday Stress: Why November is the Perfect Time to Plan for Christmas
What is your least favourite month of the year? Mine used to be November. Why? Because November feels dreary. November feels like an in between-Thanksgiving-and-Christmas, useless kind of a month during which the dormant, brown grass becomes a reflection of what I feel inside - not alive, not dead, just somewhat depressed while I wait... Continue Reading →
An “Out of Context” Interview: One-Year Anniversary Post
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Know the Value of Your Life
Love this post on http://www.mygoodtimestories.com.
Oh, that we could all truly “see” each other and love one another and value each other fully. Please remember that you are seen and loved by your Heavenly Father today. 🙂
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Your life is precious. Your life is valuable. Your life is priceless. Your life has worth. There are times in everyone’s life that we tend to question the value of our lives. Sometimes it is a result of the kind of people that we spend our time with during our working day or our free time. There are occasions when some people feel depressed unhappy with themselves because of a situation that they are in.
How can we remember how to keep the value of our lives in perspective? Perhaps the following little story will help strengthen the belief and confidence that you may have in yourself and the value of your life.
There was once a father who became very ill and just before he died, he took out an old watch and said to his son, “This is a watch that your…
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Why You’ll Never Regret Obeying God
“Is that you, God?” How do you know whether a random thought that pops into your head is from God? What do you do when that random thought is so absurd that you seriously doubt it could be God? Obeying God Isn’t a Science. It seems to me that: Recognizing God's voice and obeying God... Continue Reading →
A Childhood School Story: How I Forgave Miss Winter
(Names and details herein have been changed to protect identities.) I knew my cheeks were glowing as red as my teacher’s cherry-painted fingernails. Salty tears rolled over my lips and down my chin. While I cried, Miss Winter towered over me, lecturing and wagging a polished forefinger at my burning face. I wasn’t a troublemaker.... Continue Reading →
Hi, friends! I threw my back out last night. How, you ask? Simply wiping the table. Wiping the table! Am I really so old that if I bend over just slightly to wipe supper crumbs, I won't be able to stand upright again? Why, oh why does my body betray me so? Because my spirit... Continue Reading →
How to (Realistically) Create a Successful School Morning Routine
Ready or not, school is in full swing. In the past (and likely, again, in the future), I have had a hard time creating a successful school morning routine. Mornings at our house have been a tad ugly: We lounge too long on the couch before breakfast. (Slothfulness is a problem I’ve devoted an entire... Continue Reading →
Are You Tired and Stressed? Read This and Have a Good Laugh
I get it. It seems there are a million-and-one things screaming for our attention every day. We get tired. We're overwhelmed, and we're stressed-out. When we've reached the end of our unraveling rope, (and even then, I believe God works in our weaknesses) it's encouraging to hear stories - especially funny ones - about other... Continue Reading →
