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Archives for May 2015

For the Extraordinary Ones on Memorial Day

For the Extraordinary Ones on Memorial Day

in (In)Courage· Holidays· Military

My husband’s dear Grandpa Eddie, a man I wildly adored and respected, served in the European theater during World War II from…
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Fresh Air For Your Friday

Fresh Air For Your Friday

in artists· Authors Extraordinaire· Change· Fresh Air Friday· Fun Stuff· Military· Music

When my kids were little and the end of the school year sped around the bend, I didn’t necessarily greet…
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If Your Anxiety Tries to Boss Your Adventure

If Your Anxiety Tries to Boss Your Adventure

in Confidence· Courage· Family· Parenting· Tweens

If you have a daughter standing at the threshold of her last preteen birthday, she may decide she doesn’t want a…
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One Thing to Remember On the Messy Days of Raising Big Kids and Teens

One Thing to Remember On the Messy Days of Raising Big Kids and Teens

in Courage· Hope· Parenting· Teens· Tweens

As we shook hands and greeted those sitting next to us in church last Sunday, one of my dear children accidentally kicked over my husbands…
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For All Women Who Mother (Whether They Have Children or Not)

For All Women Who Mother (Whether They Have Children or Not)

in Being a Woman· Parenting

A baby princess was born last weekend, and her arrival rounded the sharp edges of world news as it made us smile, maybe even exhale…
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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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