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

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

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

The Courage to Listen and Follow

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I will miss you.  I will miss writing.  I will be around, but not here. Yes, I am stepping away from writing at One September Day for a short time.   I will be checking in, and sharing my e-book with you,  ( which I would love for you to read and share.) Things will [...]

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

Updated: What Will Bring Out the Worst In Me…

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Oh, how my “moods” change like a flash of lightning!  On the inside.  I will do my best to keep the outward display of frustration or discouragement inside, and sometimes it is like a slow simmer. But, you know THOSE people, or THOSE things that can bring out the worst in you? This is where [...]

September

There Is Always (an excuse) A Reason – (Daily Devo’s With Mom)

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  I use to make excuses about  God-Time with my children. I have always had little ones that keep me busy. I never have time to sit down. My husband should be initiating this – I would hold out for him. I didn’t have a clue what “this” should look like. Where do I start? [...]

September

When All Of Life Is In Tune

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Another hot day to be out with my children, but it was a commitment we had made, and we were not going to back out.  They would be waiting for us.  Assembled in the big room with colorful pictures, and chairs lined against the walls. Shifting the van into park, I grip the steering wheel [...]

September

Heart Change and Peace – When The Fighting Stops

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“I am not your friend any more.”   Harsh words from one sister to another – I could hear this argument brewing from the next room. I sat broken-hearted, as I could hear this exchange.  I knew that neither of my daughters truly meant what they were saying to one another… but their words were pretty [...]

September

In The Side-lines- You Will Be Heard

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  Do you hear that? It is a humming and drumming of voices and noises- and they tend to blend together.. where you can barely hear the voice behind it any more. This is my life – Chattering Children, Cell-Phone’s ringing, baby monitor is buzzing, grocery store check-outs, baby fussing, instruments practicing,  tap shoes on [...]

September