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Treasuring the Mom Life
I'm sitting at the dining room table, basking in a few precious moments of silence before the "storm" ensues.
Devotionals
Treasuring the Mom Life
Treasuring the Mom Life [Editor’s Note: This is a guest story by Sarah Dethier. Wooh, as a mama, I totally relate to this mom life devotional today! I hope it encourages you as well.] Cheers to Whoever Declared: ‘The Days are Long but the Years are Short’ “Every good
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Appointed Turning Points
I personally dread unwanted transitions in life. But without them, I wouldn’t be where I am today.
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Appointed Turning Points
Appointed Turning Points [Editor’s Note: This is a guest story by contributor Ann Grace. Ann sent this to me after she read my June editor’s note, and it was such a blessing to me in my time of transitions! Thank you!] These days, transitions surround me. Currently, I
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Working it Out
When I was finally able to get the pictures from my wedding, I cherished them more than ever because they are the last pictures I have of my father.
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Working it Out
Working It Out [Editor’s Note: This is a guest story by Lois Robinson. This is a great testimony of faith and following God’s lead!] I got married at a young age – 18 to be exact. My husband, who was the pastor’s son, and I had been dating
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Drifting Perfection
This week has been filled with tears, laughter and exhaustion. It's been 4 years to the month that my late husband, Shane, and I took our children to Colorado on a ski trip. For years I wanted to go again, but the fears of traveling alone after my husband died, kept me from ever embarking on this ad
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Drifting Perfection
[This is a guest story by contributor Ann Grace. Ann’s post last month was “Longing for Loneliness” and this post gives more insight into Ann’s spiritual journey after the death of her first husband.] Drifting Perfection This week has been filled with tears, laughter and exhaustion. It’s
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Glad You're Here (I Guess)
Sweet sisters, I’m sure it’s obvious that my routine rigidity is borne from the lack of control I felt as a child. It haunts me to this day, and I continually struggle with trying to out-equip the Lord. It’s not that I don’t trust the Lord – I do!
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Glad You’re Here (I Guess)
Glad You’re Here (I Guess) [Editor’s Note: This is a guest story by Heather Ream. I really resonated with this devotional because my mother also had to care for my grandmother before she was put in a nursing home. It is hard work. Thanks for sharing your story,
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Longing for Loneliness
I thought I knew what loneliness was, and I avoided it at all costs. Before my husband died, there were many times I felt lonely and ran from it. I filled my schedule with errands, my days with household chores, and it seemed to help.
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Longing for Loneliness
Longing for Loneliness [Editor’s Note: This is a guest story by Ann Grace. Boy, this devotional hit me hard. Ann is a remarried widow and military wife and mom of five with just an amazing story. Her heart inspires me. Look out for more devotionals from her because she’