Before I finished uttering the words out loud in the car, I caught my breath with the realization of what I'd done. "Lord, today please grow our kids in the depth of their character and in their understanding of You." Yesterday I invited God to bring in the instructor of Hardship in the lives of our ...
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Marriage Mondays: Learning from the Debates
We've all heard that "A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger" (Proverbs 15:1), but watching a debate is worth a thousand words.
Tonight is the final presidential debate of the United States Presidential Election 2012. Last week's was full of drama and left some biting ...
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FMF: Creamy Pumpkin Soup & Apple Cider Croutons
It's Feed Me Friday! I want to share a recipe with you that's easy, inexpensive, quick, and "very fall." You may already have all or most of the ingredients. It's a "pantry recipe" you can keep on hand for when the weather screams "Make soup!"
It's full of flavors that make Autumn so comforting, ...
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Get READY for this election!
I grew up outside the Nation's capital. We lived on streets named for Founding Fathers and drove on the Beltway to get to the mall. When we picnicked we sat on the lawn of the United States Capital building, and I went on dates to monuments and strolled by the White House. When I was in middle ...
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The joint effort of adoption
Join me today over at Do Not Depart where I'm sharing a post as part of our month about adoption. Adoption: It's a joint effort. You'll find out what part the Father, Son, and Spirit play in our adoption. Take a look and leave with fresh confidence that you are so loved! It's a small glimpse into ...
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