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Archives for April 2012

(in)RL in Pictures

(in)RL in Pictures

in (In)Courage· Being a Woman· DaySpring· Friendship· Fun Stuff

            When I hear the front door latch turn and the clomp-clomp of combat boots on wood…
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A Weekend to Drink Tea

A Weekend to Drink Tea

in (In)Courage· Friendship· Fun Stuff

   Tomorrow is my (in)RL tea party. I’ve had so much fun preparing for it! With it now so close,…
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What He Longs to Give You

What He Longs to Give You

in Faith in Action· Family

Somewhere around the Spring of 1997, the hubs and I decided to add wee-watts to our party of two. And…
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How You Can Surely Bloom Today

How You Can Surely Bloom Today

in Being a Woman· Faith

So if you’ve felt afraid to put yourself out there because you feel less than perfect, because you’re afraid what…
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Help a Sister Make Disney a Home Run?

Help a Sister Make Disney a Home Run?

in Fun Stuff

I heard Andy Andrews speak last weekend, and his talk – along with Christine Caine’s and Angie Smith’s – exuded inspiration, hope,…
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What All Mamas Need to Hear

What All Mamas Need to Hear

in Encouragement· Parenting· Tweens

Dear Mama-Extraordinaire, Yes, I’m talkin’ to you. First of all, you are a wonder, you know that? You, the one…
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Instagram post 2196740842864252945_27499051 Do you have a favorite activity that adds to your or your family's daily rhythm during the Christmas and winter season?
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For me, it’s lighting candles. I light candles simply because they add warmth and cheer. And during this time of Advent, the candlelight reminds me that Jesus, the Light of the world, came to light the way for each one of us to belong.
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#whereIbelongwednesday
Instagram post 2194696375777061748_27499051 “Hospitality has a hidden power that is difficult to explain but even harder to deny.” ~Margaret Feinberg, Taste and See: Discovering God Among the Butchers, Bakers, and Fresh Food Makers.
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I’ve been thinking long and hard about how I can better reflect a hospitable spirit to those in my life. How do you practice everyday hospitality?
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If there’s one who goes the distance to show you a hospitable spirit in your own life, tag 🏷 him or her in the comments below!
Instagram post 2190243021252204401_27499051 This pretty little thing might just make the perfect stocking stuffer for someone who:
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📦Moved to a new town or state and is trying to find her people.
👶Has a new baby and is trying to figure out her new role as mama.
🧳Is still getting used to her first or final kiddo moving away from home.
🤔Changed employment and isn’t sure of her place within her new job.
😟Sits in a new season or environment and worries she’s too much or not enough.
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Basically, it’s for anyone experiencing a crisis of belonging and wants a companion 👋🏼moving through it.
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Right now, both Amazon and Target have #backroadstobelonging for under $10. (Right now, its only $6.36 on Amazon when you apply a $3.43 coupon.😱🎉) Note that Target has it via their website (not in stores) + extra deals on top of the low price. Swipe to see this book’s big sister, #girlmeetschange, which is available for around $10 on Amazon, too! Check my profile for links to purchase.
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🏷 Tag a friend who could use a little holiday help with change and belonging, and check out the hashtag #fromthebookstack to see other book recommendations for those on your Christmas list. 🌲📚
Instagram post 2186668433369004225_27499051 Goodbyes are the worst, but oh, how sweet are the hellos! 😍🎉I’m so thankful to have these two in my home view this Thanksgiving! #whereIbelongwednesday
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