Bible
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Pressure to be a “Perfect” Parent
Our boys look at their Daddy and believe he hung the moon and the stars. Caleb wants to do everything Daddy does – shoot bows, fix tractors, and even mimics him on business phone calls. The thing is, God designed children to see their Dad in the way Caleb looks to Ben, because it is… Continue reading
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Fullness of Joy
You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Psalm 16:11 Fullness of Joy. Pleasures forevermore. Sounds wonderful, doesn’t it? I have felt extremely insecure throughout different seasons of my life, including the one I am in now. This is… Continue reading
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Homemaker – Highest Calling, Lonely Road
Beautiful, breathtaking experiences are often tucked away from civilization. Think of a grand mountain vista after a long arduous hike, magical waterfalls hidden among the foothills, and how stars shine their brightest in the loneliest places. Motherhood can be painfully lonely. Homemakers toil day in and day out, making food, matching socks, cleaning up the… Continue reading
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True Love
Can you share a positive example of where you’ve felt loved? Love A word that is used and misused in so many ways in today’s world. What is it exactly? A feeling? An action? Pleasure? Acceptance? True love is a choice. True love is sacrifice. True love doesn’t happen by accident. It requires purpose and… Continue reading
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Hope – A Word to Rest In
What’s your favorite word? Hope. In Hope, there is comfort. When life is hard or I am overwhelmed, knowing God is in control is like a beam of light shining through the darkness clouding my vision. I have hope for the future because God is sovereign over every day. He is worthy of my trust,… Continue reading
About Me
I am a Christian, wife, stay at home mom, homemaker, and writer. Inspiration comes from my garden and the beauty of rural Montana surrounding me. Words come tumbling out of me and this blog gives them space to mature and live. I hope to bring you beauty and encouragement through my writing.
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