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I Asked the Lord
As you’ve probably figured out by now, the topics of affliction and sanctification (and the relationship between the two) have been great on my heart and mind of late. It seems I cannot escape this...
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His Mercies are New Every Moment
After one particularly bad parenting day a couple weeks ago, I was talking to a mom friend on facebook chat once the kids were finally sound asleep. As we were finishing up the conversation, I wrote:...
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Only Jesus Can Give Them a New Heart
“Mommy, I need you to give me a new heart,” Ambrielle asked. I had just talked to her after she was disciplined for hurting her brother. I smiled and pulled her onto my lap, brushed the hair from her...
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The Chocolate v. The Grapefruit: Cravings & Jesus
Today was one of those days. I awoke with a cloud of discouragement hanging over my head, a body reminding me that it is wasting away with every muscle group, and a sense of overwhelm as I looked at...
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How My Child’s Need for Jesus Points to My Own Need
Have you ever noticed how unabashedly children display their sin? Kids under 5 are particularly honest in their sin. They haven’t quite learned the “appropriate” ways of dealing with their emotions...
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See Them Through My Eyes: Perspective for a Weary Mom
Today was exhausting. The past month has been filled with weddings. Last weekend we traveled to Springfield, to St. Louis, and back in the course of 4 days. Then Ambrielle got strep. Last night we had...
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Affliction: A Purpose Beyond Ourselves
http://www.morguefile.com One thing our family has been facing this past year is some health issues I am experiencing. I won’t go into detail because that isn’t the point, but the bottom line is that...
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Physical Suffering and the Hope of Eternity: Do Not Lose Heart!
Last week I ran out of my anti-inflammatory medicine . I didn’t think much of it and took my sweet time getting it refilled, because I din’t honestly think it was helping significantly and I don’t like...
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What I’ve Learned in 8 Years of Marriage
Today is our anniversary. Eight years of marriage – that’s almost a decade! As I reflect on our eight years, I am exceedingly thankful that God allowed me to marry the godly, humble man who is my...
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Why the Eclipse was Worth It
I hate hype. I really do. If something is trendy or hyped, there is a strong chance I will purposefully avoid it. If a product is popular, I will [maybe] buy it long after everyone else is over it and...
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