The Greatest Feast of All This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving week is typically a short one for work. This means I rest a bit easier, knowing that I’ll be enjoying more husband time, more help…
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Faith
Am I Seeking God Enough in the Daylight to Find Him in the Dark?
Every morning, I roll over to find a tiny body between my husband and me. Sometimes I remember how he got there. Sometimes it’s as if he magically…
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14 Faith-Based Gifts For Friends and Family
Sparkly lights, Hallmark movies, heartfelt gifts, and too many cookies. ‘Tis the season for all these things. Unfortunately, ’tis…
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I Don’t Think I Can Do This
It was time for the annual semi-dreaded first day of school picture for my two youngest boys who are now in high school. Since kindergarten, this has…
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The Kindness Elf: An Intentional Alternative to Elf on the Shelf
There is something about the wonder of Christmas through the eyes of a child. The way they stand in awe of a brightly-lit Christmas tree; how they…
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Thank You For Praying For Us
We recently went through a very scary situation with our 4-year-old. He caught a somewhat common childhood virus, but things went completely awry and…
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I Just Didn’t Feel Like Singing Today
I didn’t feel like singing today. The worship music is my favorite part of the service. Yes, I love hearing God’s word. I love the way our pastor…
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How the Family of Texas Newlyweds Killed Just Hours After Their Wedding is Inspiring Thousands
It doesn’t take much searching to find heartache amongst us. It feels like every morning we wake up to another news story that breaks us,…
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Come Lord Jesus, Be Our Guest
“I’m going to say grace without you!” I remind my 5-year-old as he wanders around the living room. Everyone else is sitting at the table with…
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I’m Tired, But This Work is Important
I am tired. I’m tired of yelling, I’m tired of fights. I’m tired of correcting disobedience, I’m tired of reprimanding…
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