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My name is Shanna Lehr. I'm blessed to be the wife of Scott Lehr and mother to Ella, Ava, Janie and Gracie Belle. I love to cook, travel, run, and spend time with my family. My life has been changed by Jesus and I love to share him with others. Stop back often and join the conversation by leaving a comment. I love to hear from you! You can connect with me on Twitter: @ShannaLehr
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Tag Archives: Jesus
As we say good-bye to Homeschooling
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
Posted in Homeschool, Motherhood, Uncategorized, Women
Tagged Bible, children, fiv, flourish, God, Jesus, Motherhood, school
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Stay on course
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
Posted in Church, Homeschool, Motherhood, Uncategorized, Women
Tagged 1 Timothy 4, Bible, children, Jesus, running
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There is hope: World AIDS day
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
Posted in Church, Motherhood, Women
Tagged Bible, church, flourish, HIV/AIDS, Jesus, World AIDS day
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My first marathon!!!
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
Ice cream bowls
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
Lessons we learned from “Jenga”: advice for married couples
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
Posted in Church, Motherhood, Women
Tagged Bible, church, couples, flourish, Jenga game, Jesus, marriage, marriage building
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Let heaven fill your thoughts
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
Posted in Church, Homeschool, Motherhood, Uncategorized, Women
Tagged Bible, children, Colossians, flourish, Jesus
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Nursing your wounds
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
Posted in Church, Motherhood, Uncategorized, Women
Tagged 2 Corinthians, bandages, Bible, flourish, God, healing, Isaiah, Jesus, nurse, nursing, the Great Physician, wound care, wounds
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All About the Bread
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
Posted in Homeschool, Motherhood, Uncategorized, Women
Tagged Bible, bread, bread of life, children, Exodus 16, flourish, gluten-free diet, Jesus, John 6, Luke 11, women
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All-Inclusive?
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
Posted in Church, Women
Tagged Acts 3 and 4, Bible, children, flourish, Jesus, No other name, Peter and John, salvation, women
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