Not The Girl Next Door

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She is a stay-at-home mom. She has discovered the ability to schedule and organize while she homeschools her children; her home is beautiful, and her life seems so calm. She teaches Sunday school, makes her own bread, and even finds time to exercise daily. Next door is a mom working outside of the home, while educating her [...]

September

Fumbling and Floundering

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Almost all of my God moments – are when I am fumbling and floundering.  It is not a pretty sight.  In many ways. I have been parenting for 21 years, and I am so far from getting it right.  But, this month has taught me something I have never quite discovered in motherhood before.  Maybe [...]

September

Motherhood Redeemed – Part 2

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 The openness and heart of sharing our stories of redemption – allow the rest of us to see the true power in community and find hope in the One who holds us in His hands. Today – Part 2 of Motherhood Redeemed from Michele – Lyn at A Life Surrendered   If you missed Part [...]

September

Motherhood Redeemed – Part 1

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You know when you meet someone that God just could not wait to “introduce” you to, and then the meeting happens – and it is like a moment where you just stand frozen in time at the beauty in the person He created? This woman – this writer – this momma – is the very [...]

September

As I Grow Up

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I hide my gray hairs behind my ears as I peek in the mirror quickly on the way out the door.  It certainly feels like I have been a grown-up for a long time, and have big girl responsibilities.   Having all of these children and not being the “young chica” that I used to [...]

September

For All Moms – Today, Tomorrow and Yesterday

I remember when I had one child, and the days seemed to be over much too quickly.  When I was more youthful and had more energy to raise my little one and still stay up past his bed time – like an adult. I remember when I had three children.  I began reading books, and [...]

September

Do We Sacrifice Our Testimony?

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                Her eyes would not connect with mine, and I knew it was serious.  This place of struggle was not foreign to me. Life’s demands had caused me to sacrifice my testimony and justify my attitudes of frustration and anger at many moments in my life…more so as [...]

September

Character Counts – Our Family Favorite Character Education

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“I will look at people when they speak to me.” “I will ask questions that I don’t understand.” “I will sit or stand up straight.” “I will not draw attention to myself” “I will keep my eyes, ears, hands, feet and mouth free from distractions.”                     [...]

September

Who Needs Another Mommy Blogger?

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I have been blogging for four years.  I have been a mom for 21 years.  I can remember the moment each and every one of my babies were born.  Like it was yesterday.  And I knew those moments would be the beginning of change for the rest of my life. I can also remember the [...]

September

Five Words Mom’s Need To Hear

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   He Has Grace For That   Grace for the weary soul Grace for the messy house Grace for the discouraged child Grace for the frustrating moments For the big and the small. For the dark and bright For the weak and the strong He has Grace. It is free. It is for your waiting [...]

September