Tag Archives: Jesus

As we say good-bye to Homeschooling

Posted on May 11, 2016 by

Dear Homeschooling, I remember the dread I would feel, when I first imagined you coming into my home. I had this really limited view of you based on an incorrect stereotype and somehow assumed you’d turn me into someone I … Continue reading →

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Stay on course

Posted on December 31, 2015 by

As the year quickly rolls to an end, I find myself thinking about these words, “Stay on course”. The idea comes from Paul, whose longing and passion in life was to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with others, even … Continue reading →

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There is hope: World AIDS day

Posted on December 1, 2014 by

Today is “World AIDS day”, which doesn’t mean much to a lot of people. I don’t fault anyone for that. But since my life was touched by HIV years ago, this is a day of reflection for me. It’s also … Continue reading →

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My first marathon!!!

Posted on November 17, 2014 by

A couple of months ago, I told you that my husband and I were going to run our first full marathon in November. I was so nervous to start this training program, because I knew if I did, I wouldn’t … Continue reading →

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Ice cream bowls

Posted on June 23, 2014 by

Who doesn’t love ice cream on a hot sunny day? Our family sure does, especially with a warm cookie at the bottom of the bowl. The other day as I scooped vanilla ice cream for my girls, I asked one … Continue reading →

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Lessons we learned from “Jenga”: advice for married couples

Posted on May 7, 2014 by

We host our e-group from church almost every week at our house. This is basically a “community group”, whose purpose is to practice the “one-another’s” of scripture, by embracing one another, loving one another, encouraging one another.. you get the … Continue reading →

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Let heaven fill your thoughts

Posted on April 10, 2014 by

Sometimes, as I read scriptures I’ve read over and over, I’m reminded that these ancient words are for today, for now. In Colossians 3, Paul gives a simple, but timely exhortation for today: Since you’ve been raised to new life … Continue reading →

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Nursing your wounds

Posted on April 3, 2014 by

Before I became a mom, I was a nurse. I spent a few years working on Cardiac floors and then began training as a Wound Care Nurse. While in college, I learned that nursing was not for those with a … Continue reading →

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All About the Bread

Posted on March 17, 2014 by

Our family tried a Gluten-free diet for the last six weeks. We’ve heard a lot about the effects of our over-indulgent gluten society and thought we’d see if we noticed any physical or health benefits from removing it; we did. … Continue reading →

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All-Inclusive?

Posted on March 6, 2014 by

Years ago, my husband and I went to an All-Inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic with some friends. The beaches were pristine and the sand felt like flour between our toes. I had never seen such turquoise water in my … Continue reading →

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