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A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Bathroom

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Just like that, your entire life and outlook can change. Your awareness of who God is, and how you fit into His plans... for me, it happened on the way to the bathroom. We've just moved into this new home. On New Year's Eve. The kids stayed outside and lit fireworks with the neighbors until around 11 pm. The next morning, they played outside all day. And the morning after that. And all day after that. School started back on the 6th, so yes, imagine five full days of playing hard from sun up ... VIEW POST

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Peace, Love, & Blue Jeans

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Forrest said, "Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you're gonna get." This week has been a week full of emotions.  I rather wish it had been chocolate.There was Joy. Heartbreak. Sadness. Anger. Elation. Envy. Love. It's been a roller coaster if I've ever seen one. I met with someone (an acquaintance) who tried to make me feel bad for moving the kids again and not giving them a place to feel like true "home." For the record, I believe home is a feeling, not a ... VIEW POST

Walk Through the Bible: Matthew 3

Walk Through the Bible Daily Devotions, Day 3

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Thanks for joining me for our walk through the Bible this year! I'm glad you're here! I thought I would do something a little different today. Not everyone is lucky enough to own a Bible, so I'm happy to link you to the exact passages you need to read each day as you follow along with me. Each link opens up to a new page, and then you can come back here to read the next link or the commentary without losing your place. Happy reading! Genesis 5:1-7:24 Matthew 3:7-4:11 Psalm ... VIEW POST

Free to Rest

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I used to have a colleague who would say, "You'll get all the sleep you need when you're dead." We worked in an industry where it was not uncommon for people to work 12 and 14 hour days. Our customers and suppliers were all over the world and even though the time zones could be off by hours, we were expected to respond to their needs and resolve any issues. That was rough on a young marriage and even rougher when new babies came into the picture. I am sure there are several bald spots that can ... VIEW POST