December 29, 2011

And what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God? (Micah 6:8)
Why is it so much easier to see sin in other people? I mean really. A child can trip over his own feet running to tell you about the infraction of another child; but, that same child will stand amazed that you …
Category: Conflict, Gossip and Slander, Parenting |
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December 28, 2011

Why use air fresheners that don’t actually “freshen” the air? Most popular (and expensive) room sprays contain harmful chemicals that mask odors and often give people headaches. Why not make a natural room spray that smells better, is less expensive, and contains healing scents, instead of harmful, synthetic chemicals!
Room Spray
1 oz. vodka
15-20 drops essential oil
3 oz. purified water
4 oz. dark colored glass bottle
Pour vodka into 4 oz spray …
Category: Essential Oils |
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December 20, 2011
Denise Sproul surrounded by her greatest ministry…her family
Last night, James and I were contemplating the loss of our sweet friend, Denise Sproul. We know that while Denise is experiencing unimaginable joy in the presence of our Savior, her husband and children still have a difficult road ahead learning to live life without this precious woman of God—this faithful wife and mother.
Though many of us will miss …
Category: Family, Trials Tribulations and Suffering |
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December 11, 2011

Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
Let this blest assurance control,
That Christ has regarded my helpless estate,
And hath shed His own blood for my soul. – Horatio G. Spafford
I spent over a year wondering what was wrong with me. That persistent sinking feeling in my chest just wouldn’t go away. My nerves felt like they were consistently on the outside of …
Category: Health, Motherhood |
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December 8, 2011

Please visit Chelsey over at Sharing the Journey where I’m guest posting this week. She has a great series going on during the month of December: Each day she will feature different Christmas traditions to bless and inspire you. Maybe you’ll find you share some of these same traditions… or maybe you’ll glean a new one!
Read more about The 25 Days of Christmas Traditions HERE.
Chelsey also …
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December 4, 2011

I do; I hate it. As much as it may seem otherwise at the time, I hate that feeling of superiority and anger I get when I am blinded by the ugliness of someone else’s sin—sin against me. Do you know what I mean? It’s so big and obvious. It’s distracting; why can’t they see it? I cross my arms, turn my head, and stew. I want to see sorrow, repentance…or …
Category: Conflict |
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