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to encourage your heart and
add a lift to your step
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to encourage your heart and
add a lift to your step
W2W – Doing What’s Best For Him
It's Woman to Woman Wednesday! Continuing our look at Proverbs 31. I read the above scripture and I react two ways. Part of me wants to hide. God, my husband, and I know the truth. I'm not the Proverbs 31:12 wife. It seems impossible to be like her. The other part of...
Having Joy When Life Isn’t Happy
I find it a bit comical that even though yesterday's post was centered on being generous with our smiles, I didn't really feel like smiling. Ever have those days? I find God tends to prompt me to write about a need I have, something I'm learning, or something I'm...
What a Smile Can Do
I'll never forget the first time he smiled at me. He was immersed in a difficult teenage life. One that had landed him in the local mission of where I worked. He was hungry, tired, and lost--in every sense of the word. He didn't like me. I had been "the enemy" to him...
April 2014 – A Love Note to My Lefe’s
To my Lefe's: I love you. Looking at the photos above, I'm reminded how April was a full month for our family. We have much to be thankful for! Liss, you're growing up to be such a beautiful woman on the inside and out. It's hard to believe you're going to be 20 this...
Five Minute Friday – Mess
It's Friday! That means it's time for Five Minute Friday! Linking up with @lisajobaker and friends. Writing for five minutes, on a one word subject, with no concern for grammar, punctuation, or editing. (This can be difficult for someone who leans toward...
Temptation and French Fries
Put a plate full of French fries in front of me, and my best intentions of eating healthy fly out the window. It's even worse when I'm the one who ordered them, as I did at lunch this week. Dunking each one in ranch dressing, I savored each bite of deliciousness....