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Why I Accept Climate Change and Follow Jesus
The statistics say that only 44% of us as evangelical Christians accept that climate change is real, and if you fall into the other 56% there could be several reasons why you may not believe in global...
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What I’m Learning About Moving from Fear to Freedom in Christ
A theme in my life recently has been the Freedom that I have in Christ. It’s been showing up in so many places: my Bible study, personal reading, conversations with close friends, interactions with...
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Five Minute Friday: Nothing
We spent last weekend in Northern Michigan, one of our favorite places in the world, and enjoyed beautiful weather (although the water was freezing)! It was great family time and I just had to share...
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To be called Mommy
Mom. Mom. Mom. Mama! Mama!! MOOOOMMMMYYYY!!! We were driving back from our family vacation in Northern Michigan, and while the older two kiddos were watching a movie the youngest babe wasn’t...
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5 Books to Read in 2015!
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. One of my personal goals for the New Year is to continue reading as much as I can and listening to audiobooks whenever I can. I have loved reading since...
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From Death to New Life: On Observing Lent for the First Time
I was raised in a Wesleyan church and for me Lent was something the Catholic kids at school did when they’d give up chocolate or pop and wouldn’t eat meat on Friday. I didn’t really know what Lent...
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Pour Into A Thirsty World: World Water Day 2015
Every morning, I stumble into the kitchen in the faint light of the early morning, grab my tea kettle and turn on the faucet. The water flows down smoothly and easily and fills the kettle, which I set...
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On Grief and Grace (or Why I Hate April)
Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise - Victor Hugo Life has been full and busy around here for the past few weeks, and my mind occupied with projects and deadlines and activities for...
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When you realize you are a part of the problem…
I’m not completely sure when the shift began. The opening of my mind and heart to the truths of another’s experience has been a long process. I’m sure the seeds we’re planted when I began reading...
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On Parenting with Grace and Second Chances
Last week, I was sitting on the floor with my daughter, helping her sort hundreds of tiny rubber bands by color after I accidentally knocked over her Rainbow Loom band storage box that had been left...
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Why we choose to send our kids to public school
As our oldest two kids head back to school this week, I wanted to share our family’s reasons for sending our kids to public school. This will be our kids’ 3rd and 5th years, respectively, in public...
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4 Things I Want to Say to My Kids Every Day
Several months ago during a Bible Study group we were studying Psalm 90 as a part of the life of Moses. It’s a Psalm that talks about how the days of our lives are numbered and will pass away quickly....
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Let me tell you a secret: You are an inspiration!
A new friend came over for a playdate last week, and she said something to me, almost in passing, as she was leaving that has stuck with me and I can’t get out of my mind. She said to me, “You’re such...
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6 Lessons We’ve Learned in 12 Years of Marriage
“Hey!! Daddy stop scoochin’ mommy!!” Our 3 year old pulled on our pant legs as she tried to wedge herself between us while we stood in the kitchen kissing one evening when Jer got home from work....
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30 Practical Items to Pack in an Operation Christmas Child Box
Our family packed a shoebox for Operation Christmas Child for the first time this year! I want to encourage you to pack a box with your family too, especially if you’ve never packed one before....
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And The Gift Goes On
One of my very favorite things about Christmas is the traditions. Growing up, my family had a tradition of playing Sandi Patty’s song “The Gift Goes On” on Christmas morning as we handed out our...
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7 Things That are Saving My Life Right Now…
I stumbled across this post at Modern Mrs. Darcy a month or so ago. I love the idea of keeping a list of things that are saving our lives and giving us life, especially in the midst of heartache,...
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On Marriage as Mutual Submission
After my post last fall about the lessons we’ve learned in 12 years of marriage, a reader asked if I would expand on my thoughts about being equal partners in marriage. I must admit that I am a little...
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12 Ways to Make Your Day Better When You’re Feeling Down
Do you ever have one of those days when you just want to sit on the couch and watch Parenthood all day? (If you do, make sure you have a box of Kleenex handy!) Or sit on social media and read...
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Simple Changes Can Lead to a Greener, Happier Life
From the beginning of my green and natural living journey, I have always believed that making small changes to my lifestyle would have a big impact on my home and family, and also on the world around...
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