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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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Farm Happenings
Well, a whole lot has been going on at our little homestead since I last had time to write! For starters, the girls and I have been preparing for our local farmer’s market for around two months, canning jellies and … Continue reading
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A Few Thoughts About Cancer…
Cancer. A diagnosis no one wants. I lost my grandma to it. I’ve lost friends to it. I have family and friends currently battling it. But I’ll tell you, there’s a word I fear more, and that’s chemotherapy. This is … Continue reading
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Best Healthy Cornbread Recipe
It’s a cold ‘un out there today! My husband works outside so we’re fixing one of our favorite meals–chili and cornbread. My chili is a thick one, made with browned hamburger, pinto beans, black beans, a diced onion, diced tomatoes, … Continue reading
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Are you really a Christian?
In a world of people who claim Christianity, yet live their everyday lives as if our Lord Jesus Christ doesn’t exist, it’s easy to wonder if they are truly saved. Are they? Are you? Am I? Perhaps even more sobering…what … Continue reading
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Homemade Yogurt
I’m always looking for great breakfast alternatives to cereal. Typically, our breakfasts consist of our own organic scrambled eggs and fresh fruit, occasionally muffins, blender waffles, or baked oatmeal. But homemade yogurt is a real treat–it’s easy, and we love … Continue reading
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Gina Conroy: Journey to the Center of God’s Will
A big welcome to my friend and author, Gina Conroy, who will be guest blogging here today. I hope you enjoy hearing from her, and that her post inspires some spiritual introspection! Remember to check out Gina’s first novella, Buried Deception, … Continue reading
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Introducing Author Gina Conroy and the Cherry Blossom Capers Collection
Gina Conroy used to think she knew where her life was headed; now she’s leaning on the Lord to show her the way. She is the founder of Writer…Interrupted where she mentors busy writers and tries to keep things in … Continue reading
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The Saving of Self-righteous Naaman
Naaman has everything he could want. Prestige, power, success, reknown, but he’s dying from leprosy. Sound familiar? What a picture of self-righteous mankind who thinks he has everything, but in reality, he’s lost in sin that ONLY God can cleanse. … Continue reading
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Winter Fun for your Family
Today a new post of mine is up at Writer…Interrupted, called “Indoor Winter Fun For Your Children”. Check it out for details on some of our family’s favorite snow day activities for all ages. With temps in the 20′s this … Continue reading
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Playing Catch-up…
As our fallish weather turns wintry, I’m ever thankful for the factors that make my life so blessed. A sweet family to care for, a cozy home in the country, a hard-working husband, many special friends, and my God who … Continue reading
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