Category: Inspiration and Joy

  • Popsicles for breakfast

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    This morning, for just a few minutes, I got to be the coolest mom ever. Yesterday I deviated a bit from my meal plan and made smoothies for breakfast using bananas, frozen mixed berries, plain yogurt, a handful of oatmeal and a splash of milk. As yummy as they were, there was still some left…

  • Fun book review: The Bright Side of Disaster

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    Yesterday afternoon I began reading The Bright Side of Disaster by Katherine Center, a tale of a young woman and her journey into single motherhood.  I just finished it, about 24 hours later, if that gives you any idea how addicting it was. And then I read every word of her acknowledgements, the Q &…

  • Don’t hate me because I scrapbook

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    I had no idea scrapbooking was such a controversial subject until I read Lysa TerKeurst’s post and the comments that ensued. So many women commented on why they didn’t scrapbook or why they were so behind and they felt guilty. It kind of made me sad. I am a scrapbooker. I enjoy chronicling the events…

  • Yet I will rejoice

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    Scripture: Habakkuk 3:18-19 18Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior. 19 The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to go on the heights. Observation: Many of the verses before this one talk about destruction, yet…

  • What is faith?

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    Today I read Hebrews 11 and, wow, I’m really enjoying Hebrews. It covers a lot of fantastic points about being a believer.  If you haven’t read it, I recommend you give it a go. Read the whole thing or, if you want to follow along with me, there are only two chapters left after today.…