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Continue reading →: at the crossMy Love and my df girl, along with a man from our church on cajon, lead the music portion of our worship on Sunday mornings. We sing a mix of old and new songs, each with its own beauty and merit. Last week, we sang this beautiful old hymn by…
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Continue reading →: the requisite mother’s day postThat day of celebration for those women who have been given the responsibility of raising a tiny human has come upon us once again. I personally have attempted to do so six times. Yes, six (you can see them here). More than some. Fewer than others. Enough, you may think,…
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Continue reading →: point for me…finally painted that wardrobeDo you have a project that has loomed over you for ages? I have had one. That’s right…I finally got around to painting my df girl’s wardrobe! I shouldn’t tell you we’ve had this hand-me-down dresser since 2013, but it’s the sad truth. It is sturdy and practical; heavy as all…
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Continue reading →: happy star wars day“If you hear a voice within you say, ‘You cannot paint,’ then by all means paint and that voice in your head will be silenced.” Vincent Van Gogh Because yesterday was Star Wars Day, I decided to take the day off from History and do something a little different. I decided…
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Continue reading →: walkin’ the walk: my grace is sufficient for youIf you’ve visited with me here before, you’ll know that I confess to needing a knock upside the head sometimes to get one concept or another to stick. (see here, here, and here. I’m sure there are others, as I am a very slow learner!) Most recently, it’s been the…
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Continue reading →: bible study ~ growing through prayerOur ladies’ Bible study group consists of a wonderful group of women who desire to know more of God, and to build deeper relationships with one another. We enjoy growing together in our walk with the Lord as we study His word throughout the week and discuss the ways He’s…
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Continue reading →: chipotle taco bowlI’ve been wanting to try my hand at making a buddha bowl or burrito bowl. In case you’re unfamiliar, a buddha bowl (aka buddha’s delight, or Luóhàn zhāi) is a Chinese vegetarian dish traditionally eaten by buddhist monks. As far as I can tell, the burrito bowl is Chipotle restaurant’s Mexican…
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Continue reading →: to meat or not to meat ~ chicken tikka masala and chana masalaWe recently invited a couple for dinner for the first time. Sometimes, that first meal you share with someone can cause a little anxiety. You wonder what their favourite foods are, if they have allergies, intolerances or dislikes. Are they okay with some spice, or are they partial to their…
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Continue reading →: sold out for JesusWe have the privilege of visiting some of the churches in the southern US that have partnered with us in the gospel vision for the Maritimes. These churches, along with many others, have made our church-planting endeavours possible. We continually marvel and give thanks for their commitment to praying regularly…
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Continue reading →: wrong side of the bedEver have one of “those days”? You know, the kind when you get out of bed and you just feel off. You feel the weight of the world on your shoulders. You feel grumpy for no particular reason (after all the day hasn’t even started!). You feel sad and discouraged…
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