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Encouragement for the Ordinary Mom

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I've been thinking about this post all day and now that the kids are in bed and I have time to write, words fail me.  It's been a long day.  A long day of parenting, disciplining, and just keeping up. If you're anything like me, you desire to be the best mom you can be.  You desire happy kids, a happy husband, and a happy home.  Your desire is to achieve … [Read more...]

Her Adoption Story {Part 3}

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Part 1Part 2I can't believe it's taken me over three months to write part three of Kharis' adoption story.  Life has been busy and blogging (the thoughtful kind) has been hard!  Of course I lost my phone that had all of the text messages sent back and forth on the day she was born, but I'll do my best to share!When I left you, we had just received the call that M was … [Read more...]

Fall Bible Study {Follow Me} Introductions

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I am so excited to get started on our fall bible study!  I've been anticipating this time with all 18 of you since I made the announcement a few weeks ago!  I pray that our time together will be encouraging and lead us into a more intimate relationship with the Lord.I'd like to use today as an introduction time.  If you have a blog, I'd love for you to link up … [Read more...]

Meet Susan of Mrs. Joy’s Christmas Ornaments {#Giveaway}

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My mom has made a tradition of buying my sister and I a new Christmas ornament every year since we got married.  It's so special to me as she's given us our "first Christmas" ornament as a married couple and Moriah's "baby's first Christmas" ornament the year she was born.  I'm excited to see what she chooses for Kharis this year and to add it to our collection!For … [Read more...]

Passion Pursuit {Review & Giveaway}

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Moody Publishers sent me a copy of Passion Pursuit for me to review and keep.  All opinions are my own.SexOh, the Southern Baptist pastor's wife just said the "s" word.Is it just me or is the church pretty secretive and quiet about sex?  I know the world has taken what was created as a positive, God-ordained institution and turned it into a sinful, … [Read more...]