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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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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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On Judging Pumpkins and People (and a Glorious Giveaway)

On Judging Pumpkins and People (and a Glorious Giveaway)

in Being a Woman· Change· Faith in Action· Family· Friendship· Fun Stuff· Girl Meets Change· Giveaway

On a recent trip to my local nursery, I found a peachy-pink, warty pumpkin like I’d never seen. As I…
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Fresh Air For Your Weekend

Fresh Air For Your Weekend

in Change· Fresh Air Friday· Girl Meets Change· Giveaway· Holidays· Your Weekend

  As you wrap up the last hours of summer and open your arms to the first days of fall, may you…
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A Single Word that Gives a Double Dose of Encouragement

A Single Word that Gives a Double Dose of Encouragement

in DaySpring· Friendship· Giveaway

Last weekend I attended the blogging/writing conference Allume, and each speaker there offered meaningful content in his or her own distinct voice. I brought…
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One Way to Hit the Pause Button on Your Busy Day (and a Giveaway)

One Way to Hit the Pause Button on Your Busy Day (and a Giveaway)

in Authors Extraordinaire· Family· Fun Stuff· Giveaway

The winter day reached its golden hour, the one where light burnishes everything warm and beautiful. Faith and I set…
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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
Instagram post 2185919651203416684_27499051 You know, it can be one season but completely feel like another.
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