There’s a lot going in my head today. Super introspective, which is nothing new, but some of the things I’m reading and meditating on, are resonating strongly within me.
Heidi wrote, in Part 4 of her testimony on her blog:
Shame is dangerous. It causes us to isolate, to hide, and furthers our sin/shame patterns. have [...]

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At first glance, my favorite Christmas gift is my new webcam from my husband. With it I am now able to have great online conversations with my mom and dad, whom I miss an awful lot! And I’m able to give them the “J5 fixes” they need.

The late bloomer gift [...]

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I have so many Christmas photos to go through from my trip back home, but I just HAD to share this one that makes my heart warm every time I see it. My son and my father:

Merry Christmas

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Well, I’ve been on a bit of a hiatus for a while now. Tried to do some pruning of my internet time and extracurricular activities. I’m not exactly “back” but realized that my own blog is the place I want to be.
I am going to jump into the Thin Within world with both [...]

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

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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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Remember last week when I complained about not having enough time to blog?
And then, a day or so later I actually posted a somewhat long review on Amy Grant’s new book?
Well…that’s not going to happen again any time soon.
Why, you ask?
Because THIS is what happens when mommy takes 10 minutes to herself while her toddler [...]

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516. The women of Chix N Stix. I am so blessed to have women friends to gather with and share stories and lives and just some uninterrupted grown-up conversation.
517. A beautifully crocheted blue bracelet to wear as my symbol for my 90 day commitment - Believing God style.
518. Some progress in [...]

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Today, it’s going to be about Remaining in Christ. My quiet time this morning was me asking God a bunch of “How?” questions. How do I do what he wants me to do? I am most comfortable when I have things under control. If I let go of control, chaos ensues. [...]

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I recently had another dethroning of one of my idols. I have the tendency to look for people who have what I want and idolize them. A fitter body, a cleaner house, a more faithful devotional life.
One by one, my idols have fallen out of my grace. It’s no fault of their [...]

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