Monthly Archives: March 2007

Turning around

The prodigal’s first right step was to turn around – to face home. “When he finally came to his senses, he said to himself, ‘At home even the hired servants have food enough to spare, and here I am dying … Continue reading

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Dyson Slim Giveaway – At 5MinutesForMom.com

5 Minutes for Mom is giving away a Dyson Slim Vacuum! You can get in on the fun over here.

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Surrender

My friend, Heather, posted the video Undo, by Rush of Fools on her blog today. It has been a while since I have been brought to immediate crushing humbling tears. The chorus says, Turn me around pick me up Undo … Continue reading

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One Thousand Gifts – Part 33

275. Another day of life to travel in God’s direction 276. The sunshiny happiness of my son in the morning (after weeks of whining while sick) 277. The love of a good man 278. Our comfortable home 279. Different versions … Continue reading

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Choices

Christian Women Online have a special feature called “In Other Words” where they post a quote and take turns hosting the Mr. Linky for people to blog about the quote. The quote for this past Friday was this from C.S. … Continue reading

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One Thousand Gifts – Part 32

267. Birds singing 268. Temps just right for windows to be open overnight 269. Oscillating fans to lull & cool 270. Extra minutes by myself in the morning to spend with God 271. God reaching out to me to draw … Continue reading

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One Thousand Gifts – Part 31

260. Hot coffee w/creamer & Splenda 261. A good friendship with my Mother, who keeps me grounded when I’m prone to flailing 262. Sunshine 263. The opportunity to work from home and raise my son 264. Christian friends to set … Continue reading

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Gratitude

[Cross posted at - March 26, 2007] Back in November I joined in with some really wonderful Christian women participating in a challenge to document One Thousand Gifts. At the time it was leading up to the Christmas season and … Continue reading

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Simplify

One of the things that God seems to be telling me today is that I need to simplify. I need to stop looking to others to save me. Others can be a help, a loving hug, and an encouragement, but … Continue reading

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Oh, I DOVE in this time!

I need to write, just so I’m not running away. Had a friend ask me about Weigh Down. Funny how I can be tempted to return there solely because I had success there. I need to remember it was my … Continue reading

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