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Continue reading →: behold jesusDo you ever feel disconnected? There, but not there? Present but not engaged? Truthfully, this is not a new feeling for me on many levels. I find myself going about my day without much consideration for Jesus. Oh, I may pray and read and work on my Bible study, ask…
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Continue reading →: the gift of graceSome days are just hard. On this particular day, it was the anniversary of my dad’s passing. I went about my business as per usual and even had some much appreciated time with a couple of my sweet grandlittles, playing games and crafting. Then, as I prepared dinner, my love gently…
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Continue reading →: jesus, name above every other nameWe just had the privilege of attending Paul Baloche’s Christmas Concert. It was such a wonderful evening, praising God and celebrating our wonderful Saviour. They did a fantastic job of blending traditional Christmas music with contemporary Christian music in a fun and interactive way. The sound of the audience’s voices…
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Continue reading →: ’tis so sweet to trust in jesusSometimes you just feel done. Know what I’m sayin’? My cb girl’s family has gone from one illness to another for what seems like months. This included a scary bout with their newborn. Needless to say, she’s worn out. Done. We’ve learned that the owner of our home is wanting…
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Continue reading →: pure joyIf you been reading here for any length of time, you know that some of our family lives twenty plus hours away and we usually only see them once or twice a year. This is often hard on my momma-heart. We recently made a trip to visit friends and family…
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Continue reading →: adventIt’s that most wonderful time of the year again! And so begins the countdown. With chocolate? …Perhaps. With the Word? …Definitely! Through the years, I’ve done an advent-type study with the kids in our morning homeschool devotion time (see here). Alas, this year I have no littles, no big kids–no…
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Continue reading →: testimony and trepidationIf you’ve been around from the beginning, you know this blog was borne through many sleepless nights. I had a time where I just could not sleep and thought that writing out some of the stuff swirling about in my head might help. The sleepless nights come and go now,…
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Continue reading →: fulfilledThis year I will come to a life crossroad. In a couple of ways, this is true. This will be the final year of homeschooling my crew of six over a crazy 28 years! Also, as our church plant blossoms into an independent, thriving entity, my part in it is…
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Continue reading →: give thanksWishing all of my Canadian friends a Happy Thanksgiving! I’m sitting here enjoying the aroma of roasting turkey and anticipating a lovely dinner with family and friends who are family. Pumpkin trifle is awaiting final touches and I am relaxing until last minute work must be addressed. Admittedly, the last…
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Continue reading →: mother’s day blessingsI am blessed to have a wonderful mom. My mom always sees the best in me, and loves me without conditions. I don’t need a special day to verbalize this, but it is a good reminder not to take important people in my life for granted. If you know me,…
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