Category: From my Journal
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Reflections on Christmas Dinner 2015
I hope each of you had a wonderful Christmas, in whatever level of wonderfulness was possible for you. Yesterday we tried something new for Christmas. My husband and I prepared our fancy Christmas dinner just for us and our children. On Christmas Eve we celebrated with my husband’s family, which was very nice, as it…
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I’ve got 666 followers on Instagram… HELP!
A friend just sent me a note telling me that I have 666 followers on Instagram and that I had better get at least one more. Can you help a girl out? Please click over to my Instagram feed and consider following me there. I’d like to think I’m follow-worthy there, too. You’ll find all…
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9 Simple Ways to Help a Friend Impacted by a Life-Changing Event
Last week yet another one of my friends was faced with Cancer. Again. It was discovered that her mom had a brain tumor. Her mom, one tough, awesome, amazing lady, had already stared Cancer in the face once and beat it. Now, here it was again in yet another form. Ugh. And, again, I was lost,…
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God’s planning: Blood clots, silver linings, writing, reading and Argentina
So here’s a thought on God’s planning: Today my family is skiing. I am not with them because of the blood thinners I am on as a result of my blood clot from surgery in March. Instead I am sitting in a cozy ‘reading room’ in a gorgeous hotel, draped over a cushy leather chair…
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Giveaway: Christy Nockels’ new album Let It Be Jesus
Who wants to feel like this more often?? That’s Christy Nockels, singing live, praising our Father with songs from her latest album, Let It Be Jesus. I have enjoyed her gorgeous voice and convicting, yet soothing and beautiful lyrics for years. Today I am thrilled to be able to give a copy of her latest…