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Preferences, Part 1
(an introduction to a series having to do with preferences and convictions, and how they affect our lives...)I've told several people this story over the years, and even though it's been 10 years since...
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Preferences, Number 2
Okay, so I'm pretty sure the wait for this post is probably not worth it, but oh well. Let me just say that potty training a little boy is a whole new ball game, but we'll save that for another...
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a poem
landis, you sing and danceand lately, you wet your pants.four weeks of skittle treatsand yet you hold your own(or not)your teacher says that when you're twentyyou'll be fine and potty plenty.and so...
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A Date Done Right
My husband is amazing, and I don't tell him that enough. I don't tell you that enough either, but mostly I just don't want you to be jealous, so it's for your own good. You might be jealous today, but...
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Article 20
A year and a half ago, Luke got me a new bike. I helped him pick it out, a cute bright red bike with a blue and white floral seat. And it came just in time for my birthday. So I rode it for the first...
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Thoughts on Parenting
Having children is a blessing. Children are a blessing. Children are delightful, and wonderful, and sweet and amazing little people, and I love them.But can we be honest with each other and say that...
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More Thoughts on Parenting
God's Word is refreshing, enlightening, wholesome, encouraging, full of hope, life-giving, gentle (and harsh at the same time), convicting, and so much more. When I sit down to read the Word and my...
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For Love of the Child
What do you do when you think you've gotten out of birthday cake making for the year, and your cute little newly 6 year old says, "But where's the cake, Mom?" (just before the grandparents arrive for...
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Don't Give Up!
Putting forth the effort of reaching out to people who don't want to be reached out to can be disheartening. The temptation can definitely be to give up. Believe me, I'm faced with this daily. Our next...
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It's the Little Things
Landis likes to line things up...cars, neatly unfolded tissues, paper coffee cups, etc. And when I open the door and discover a little line of somethings, my heart usually skips a beat. It's just one...
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Deep Grooves
So it's like this: following Jesus leaves deep grooves in your life...in your heart, in your home, in your relationships, in your family...you name it.Usually I shy away from analogies...but something...
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Combatting the Attack
For those of you who feel that you are under spiritual attack, here are some Scriptures to encourage you for the fight...it's a battle out there--Satan wants your heart to pull away from God, to focus...
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Article 12
It's been four days. Four days since I was sitting with Naomi at her kitchen table, drinking coffee, and praying our hearts out before God. And in many ways it seems like ages since then. It's funny...
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Spring Cleaning
Quiz: What do these things have in common?*a pink rubber band*a box of bandaids*a crumpled pack of tissues*sunscreen*3 toy trucks*a wad of cash*sunglasses*a half-eaten pack of crackers*2 hand...
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True Confessions
I've always told Luke, "I've never mowed a lawn, and I plan to keep it that way!" I pretty much say that every time we pass a woman mowing her lawn. But we got to thinking, and realized that there are...
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Gospel Moments
Lately, I've been mulling over a question that keeps resonating in my heart,"How is the Gospel impacting my parenting, day to day?" and even, "How is the Gospel impacting me as a parent, day to day?"I...
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Reality Check
What makes me feel undone? I keep asking myself. How come so many of my days, specifically homeschool days, have this chaotic, crazy feeling, where my attitude and the spirit of this household is in...
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My Moms
My husband was away for a business trip recently, and while life did stay fairly sane (remarkably), one day had the potential to be long, tiring and chaotic. But, last minute, my sweet mom agreed to...
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It's Summer Time
In case you've been wondering what in the world I've been up to, just check out the picture. My life has been full of lovely people and their lovely children. Not just any people, mind you, but my...
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Random Lessons from a Momma....
...in no particular order....*Sometimes, when you walk into a messy room, or peak into a not-so-tidy closet, it's a sign of creativity and ingenious; a sign of people who've been about, using their...
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