For Parents Only, by Shaunti Feldhahn and Lisa A. Rice
How I came to read this book:
I received a copy of For Parents Only in order to participate in the blog tour for this book. I’d like to thank Liz Johnson for the opportunity to read a book that I may not have otherwise purchased. [...]

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Woofus
1991-2007
Deeply loved. Faithful. Cherished. Missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Amy.

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Just want to wish all of you a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Blessings.

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581. A really relaxing weekend
582. Making new friends across the globe (Hi Sheila!)
583. The anticipation of vacation time - even if we’re not really going that far…
584. Making it through one day of my “March Around Jericho” (Thanks Heidi, for the inspiration!)
585. The joy and history keeping of video to [...]

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I have been given the opportunity to read, review, and give away copies of Shaunti Feldhahn and Lisa A. Rice’s new book, “for parents only: getting inside the head of your kid”.
I have two free copies of the book that I will send to the first two people that comment here (please don’t post your [...]

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The Glass Castle: A Memoir, by Jeannette Wells
How I came to read this book:
My mom loaned it to me after having read it for her book club.
Score Summary

Content: 9
Writing Style: 10
Re-readability: 7
Busy Mommy Scale: 9

Content
The story told in Ms. Wells’ memoirs are still with me. I finished reading this book a couple of days [...]

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An awesome spin! I loved this movie. It is a really fun take on what it means to be a Child of the King. Enjoy

Song - You Are A Child of Mine, Mark Shultz
Movie - The Lion King

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Being influenced by my friend Beth, I am working on memorizing Romans 5:1-11 (the verses that I quoted a few days ago).  There’s no better way to write it on my heart, than to ingrain it on my brain, right?
Are there any verses that you have found have changed your life when memorized and meditated [...]

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571. A little boy happily chattering himself awake
572. A morning visit from an awesome friend bearing conversation and Starbucks
573. Godly friends to carry heavy burdens
574. Old movies that warm the heart
575. The beginning of a family-filled holiday season
576. The time to sit down and keep a list like this
577. [...]

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I get it. The Good News. I think I’m finally getting it.
Romans 5:1-11 (NLT)
Faith Brings Joy
1 Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. 2 Because of our faith, Christ has brought us [...]

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