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One Way to Deposit Courage into Your Soul Today

One Way to Deposit Courage into Your Soul Today

in Confidence· Courage· Encouragement· Faith in Action· Giving

A short while ago, I met the Most Perky Panera Employee ever. Her name tag read Anna, and she sported a cute…
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When the Worst Happens (and How You Can Give the Best Help)

When the Worst Happens (and How You Can Give the Best Help)

in (In)Courage· Courage· Faith· Faith in Action· Friendship· Giving· Holidays· Hope· Loss· Military

Not long ago, I had the honor and privilege of talking with Kelli Campbell, wife of Major Shawn Campbell. Shawn,…
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The Firebird {When You Need to Know if You’re Cool Enough}

The Firebird {When You Need to Know if You’re Cool Enough}

in Confidence· Family· Giving· Grace· Writing

Last month while visiting family in Oklahoma, one of our missions involved recovering David’s dearly loved, sadly battered 1967 Pontiac…
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On This Memorial Day: A Free Gift for You {or Someone You Know}

On This Memorial Day: A Free Gift for You {or Someone You Know}

in Faith in Action· Family· Friendship· Giving· Holidays· Hope· Marriage· Military

On this Memorial Day, I am over here honoring our brave men and women of the United States military. Their…
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7 {Free!} Christmas Gifts No One Will Want to Return

7 {Free!} Christmas Gifts No One Will Want to Return

in Christmas· Fun Stuff· Giving

My husband hauls down the red and green Rubbermaids of Christmas happy, and the kids and I busy ourselves decorating….
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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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