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How to Live in the Present: Put Your Smartphone Down
“You said you’d wake me up!” I startled, then looked at the clock, the red numbers of 6:17 (am of course), glared back at me. “I know, I know,” I said to my daughter, “but later I read that the … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, Faith, Family Life, gratitude, inspiration, kids, life lessons, travel, Uncategorized
Tagged cameras, family, happiness, life, life lessons, smartphones, wisdom
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To Forgive, or Not: That is the Question
If you know anything about Jesus, you know he tells us to forgive. In fact the words forgive, forgiven and forgiveness appear in the bible 134 times. His message is plain as day. But I’m having trouble. I’m struggling to … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Family Life, God, humor, kids, pets
Tagged animals, brokeness, dogs, faith, family humor, family life, forgiveness, god, humor, jesus, pets
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Undone; Worth the Read
Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy; my heart shouted yes before I’d even finished reading the blog post. Yes, sign me up to be on the launch team for the book: Undone, A Story of Making Peace with an Unexpected … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Family Life, God, gratitude, inspiration, kids, life lessons, parenting, trials, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged book review, books, divine, faith, family, family humor, god, inspiration, life lessons, michele cushatt, parenting, reading, trials, undone
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21 Things Learned in 21 Years of Motherhood
photo courtesy of: http://blog.debutantemedia.com/social-media-safety-tips-for-parents/ 22 years ago, the doctor looked me in the eye and said, “Are we happy about this?” I could feel the heat rise to my cheeks, “Oh yes!” I answered, “It’s just a lot to take … Continue reading
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Tagged blessings, faith, family, family humor, family life, god, inspiration, kids, lessons learned, life lessons, parenting
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Rap Music, the Baby Jesus and Christmas Traditions
photo courtesy of http://www.christmasquoteswallpaper.com “OH-and tell her to bring her sugar cookies and the cheese ball!” My youngest daughter chimed in with her sister, “And what about the Jell-O salad? We have to have the strawberry Jell-O salad!” I … Continue reading
Posted in christmas, Faith, Family Life, God, gratitude, kids, parenting, Uncategorized
Tagged christmas, christmas trees, faith, family, family humor, family life, fun, holidays, lights, traditions
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Hot Chocolate in the Rain: A Life-Changing Event
It was raining and we were laughing as we began our trek to the car. I was holding my coat up high over my head with one hand while the other held a cup of hot chocolate. When the light … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Family Life, God, gratitude, inspiration, life lessons, miracles, Uncategorized
Tagged coping, family, hope, life, life lessons, rain, stress, trials
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Grateful or Grinchful
One, two, three, GO. It’s how I feel about the holiday season. One day I’m noticing the leaves are just beginning to change colors, and the next I’m like, ‘Holy Smokes! I need to get moving!” It’s time to buy … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, christmas, Faith, Family Life, God, gratitude, inspiration, kids, life lessons, trials, Uncategorized
Tagged attitude, blessed, family, holidays, joy, life lessons, peace, stress, Thanksgiving
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Finding My Silver Lining
I did not expect to lose it in the shower. I was fine before I got in. But as my hands gently scrubbed my scalp and my mind began to wander, I considered all the tasks I needed to get … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Family Life, God, gratitude, inspiration, life lessons, Risk, trials, Uncategorized
Tagged change, faith, family, god, grief, inspiration, life lessons, love, trials
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Learning to Spread Our Wings
“Remember to ask your teacher about your project when you get to school,” I said. “Why can’t you just email her?” she asked. I could have, and the truth was, it would have been easier. “Because you need to … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Family Life, God, inspiration, kids, life lessons, parenting, Risk, Uncategorized
Tagged children, faith, family, god, kids, life lessons, parenting, risk
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