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2012 might not be the end of the world, but plenty of people die every year...what are you doing to share the gospel? Everytime we leave our homes we should give our agendas to the Lord, and be ready to speak boldly, to hand out tracts, to live our lives in ways that mirror Jesus to others! Be bold for Him in 2012!-
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Monthly Archives: August 2007
Unplugging the Drug
Sometimes, my 3 year old has ADHD-like tendencies. And she watches too many movies. Thus the TV/Movie Challenge: Giving both up for one week. We don’t have cable, and living in the country, our reception is pretty limited. So the … Continue reading
Posted in Family Ties and Parenting
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What is Happiness?
Each Wednesday a mom’s group meets at my church for fellowship and encouragement in marriage, parenting, and Christianity in general. Years ago, before homeschooling, you’d find me there each Wednesday. A week ago, while helping cook ahead for camp, I … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
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Family Camp
We walked by the light of the moon to mail a few letters tonight, and it was the first time all day I’d registered the lingering soreness in my legs…reminding me of all the walking and running we did at … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity and Family Ties
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Chicken Pot Pie
I promised Colleen I’d share the recipe Maude outlined for me Monday at the lake. It’s one of those canned goods casseroles, couldn’t be easier, unless you have an aversion to handling pie crusts. I’ll post my pie crust recipe … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking and Food
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Watering With Coke?
“If life is a box of chocolates, is it any wonder our Bibles end up at the bottom of our TBR pile?” That’s how I began my post at Writer…Interrupted today! I hope you’ll stop in over there and read … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Parenting and Writing
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A Most Lovely Two Lake Days
Day 1 My oldest was baptized with three others this Sunday in a lake near our church. I can’t imagine it having been a more special occasion, especially as my parents were able to join us for the after-church potluck, … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Family Ties and Homemaking
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Dreaming on the Five Year Plan
Had one of those great chats with hubby the other night. I shared something exciting on the *writing front* with him and also shared my insecurities about this writing gig maybe taking several years to get going. See, Dh and … Continue reading
Posted in Life and Writing
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Projects This Week
Project #1 I’m fulfilling a long-time dream this week–refinishing an antique dresser! I’ve always wanted the thrill of removing decades of dirt and varnish to reveal beautiful wood grains beneath. This simple piece (no carving, perfect first project!) was built … Continue reading
Posted in Home Schooling and Homemaking
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Ten Minute Cleaning Frenzy
I think Flylady calls it the “ten minute fling-boogie” but don’t quote me on that, it’s been a long time since I checked out the queen of clean’s website! Yesterday after lunch, we girls warmed up (stretched, jogged in place, … Continue reading
Posted in Homemaking
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More on the Calling of Motherhood
Perhaps you’re wondering why this subject is consuming two days in a row here on my blog? It’s a bit of everything. I’m feeling pulled in many directions (homeschooling, church, writing) and being convicted on one. Motherhood. So easy to … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Home Schooling and Parenting
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