Believing God, by Beth Moore
Content: 5Writing Style: 5Re-readability: 5
Content - This book is so full of insight, I can guarantee you right now that my review will not come close to describing it. It has opened my eyes to the difference between believing that God exists and believing Him. I have always believed [...]

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119. Getting a head start on the New Year
120 My son being entertained by the simplest of things (even while surrounded by a hundred new toys)
121. Illness. To help me appreciate wellness
122. Warm hoodie sweaters when I have the flu
123. The reminder that Baby Steps are the only way to get a huge [...]

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114. Another chance at a relaxing holiday weekend so soon after one has been not as relaxing as planned
115. Yummy flavored hot cocoa
116. My family
117. BTVS DVD Set
118. Naps

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1.) Where did you ring in 2006?

I think I was asleep… With a new 3 month old, sleep was at a premium.

2.) What was your status by Valentine’s Day?

Married for 10+, mother of 1

3.) Were you in school (anytime this year)?

Went to Sabbath School with J5 once…

4.) How did you earn your keep?

Keepin’ the house, [...]

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91. Super fuzzy Christmas socks
92. Spiced Christmas wine
93. The pile of brightly wrapped gifts right before the kids dig in and turn the place into a confetti factory
94. Gift card
95. Taking naps
96. My son’s excitement over a new book
97. Days off work
98. Beautiful Christmas programs
99. New books to read
100. New music to listen to
101. New [...]

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I was tagged for this meme by my girlfriend Amy, over at my little secret:
A- Available or single?

Neither.

B- Best Friend?

J4

C- Cake or Pie?

Right now, Candy Cane Pie from Bakers’ Square

D- Drink of Choice?

Diet Black Cherry Vanilla Coke

E- Essential Item?

My purse / diaper bag

F- Favorite Color?

Variations of blue

G- Gummi Bears or Worms?

Bears. They’ve been in my [...]

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1 Peter 2:21-25 (New Living Translation)
For God called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered for you. He is your example, and you must follow in his steps.
He never sinned, nor ever deceived anyone. He did not retaliate when he was insulted, nor threaten revenge when he suffered. He [...]

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89. Seeing my son try to do the “Ahhhhhh” that comes after taking a quenching drink (but forgetting to swallow his milk first)
90. The lightbulb moment when scripture speaks something fresh to my heart

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…or specks and logs, depending on your preferred version. Luke 6:37-42
And why worry about a speck in your friend’s eye when you have a log in your own?
Lord, may I see my own log first…

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78. Grace
79. My Bible
80. Giggles coming from my toddler as he runs circles upstairs with daddy
81. Peanut MnMs
82. Hot tea
83. Hot Cocoa (with flavors)
84. The vast uncharted territory of a brand new computer
85. People leaving comments on my blogs
86. The practice of being thankful
87. That my family (including my in-laws) all get along very nicely
88. [...]

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