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Craving Home
We all know the internet is a dangerous place to share thoughts and feelings. Nothing is private or safe. Writing online is often raw honesty standing bare on the stage of the world. What is shared to the internet lives forever, and to pretend otherwise is sheer foolishness. Nevertheless, the allure of seeing my thoughts… Continue reading
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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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Time of Anticipation: The First Stage of Labor
Waiting is just a gift of time in disguise – a time to pray wrapped up in a ribbon of patience because is the Lord ever late? Ann Voskamp Anticipation builds as we wait for baby to arrive. I am currently 38 weeks pregnant and counting the days until we can finally hold our precious… 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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Homemakers are ALL Leaders
Do you see yourself as a leader? I see myself as a leader. My role as mother, wife, and homemaker requires that I lead my family in my own unique way. I am called to lead my children, to guide them through the golden years and raise up capable adults. God fearing, hardworking, kind, responsible… 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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