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Archives for November 2015

Fresh Air for Your Thanksgiving

Fresh Air for Your Thanksgiving

in Change· Encouragement· Faith in Action· Family· Fresh Air Friday· Friendship· Girl Meets Change· Gratitude Attitude· Holidays

Before the big day of giving gratitude and taking turkey and pie arrives, may you ask God to make grace the biggest…
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On the Outside Looking In

On the Outside Looking In

in (In)Courage· Being a Woman· Gratitude Attitude· Hope· Military

I slid into the booth at Kneaders opposite Salena, excited to chat with this woman I recently met but feel…
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What You See Really Is What You Get

What You See Really Is What You Get

in Change· Courage· Faith in Action· Family· Military

In the years we donned life as an Air Force family, we hitched our horses in a variety of locations and climates. In…
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A Blessing for the Military Spouse

A Blessing for the Military Spouse

in Being a Woman· Change· Girl Meets Change· Giveaway· Grace· Hope· Military

Lord, bless this military spouse whose battles are often invisible. May she know you see her and her struggles, and that you walk in step…
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To the Veteran on Veterans Day

To the Veteran on Veterans Day

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To the veteran: You don’t choose where you’re going to live or how long you’re going to live there, you concede safety and comfort, familiarity and…
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3 Things to Keep You Steady When You Stand on the Edge of Something New (and a Giveaway)

3 Things to Keep You Steady When You Stand on the Edge of Something New (and a Giveaway)

in (In)Courage· Change· DaySpring· Girl Meets Change· Giveaway

After dinner and before trick-or-treating Saturday, my girl excitedly puts on her sapphire blue Athena “Greek goddess” costume a friend kindly made…
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Instagram post 2199853494775878211_27499051 It’s snowing now, I cut plenty o’ pine branches for the mantel, and I saw three deer across the road.

Christmas in Colorado🌲 is incredibly idyllic, and I’m mighty fond of it.

What do you love about Christmas🎄in your neck of the woods?
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. 🌲📚
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