Category: Blessed Blended Family
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10 Years! (Dear Husband)
Dear Husband, I know today could be passed by by most people. But our 10 years are a BIG deal! When I reflect on this day 10 years ago, I was filled with excitement of a dream coming true as well as the weight of how serious this covenant I was walking into. It has…
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The Best Life
On days where we have the gift of sleeping in I secretly (not-so-secret anymore) wish that my bedroom had a coffee maker so that I could have time alone with Jesus longer. I have found myself some mornings holding my breath as I get my journal and Bible with the hope that no one knows…
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The New Normal
While each of us are seeing summer transition and school begin amidst these strange times, I am so grateful for life. It doesn’t matter what may be going on because God never changes and His plans for us remain. His plans are always good. Dreams are still coming true! Some days I do not even…
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Enjoy The Views
Do you ever feel lost, dazed, and always behind? Lately I have felt all these things not because of poor choices but because I am living my best life. Loving my family well is my first priority. I ask God daily for wisdom, insight and help. He has blessed us far beyond comprehension at this…
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Counting The Savior’s Fingers And Toes
I have been thinking about Mary and baby Jesus recently. How did it feel to hold him close knowing who he was? As I began pondering these things the birth of Jesus started to come alive in different ways. Other things came to my mind as well. Since God chose Mary and Joseph to be…
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Roar of Justice
My little family of 3 is worth trudging through the mud for! Due to our current dynamics (other blended families can relate) we often face ongoing challenges that require a good lifestyle of forgiveness, self-control, patience, joy, peace, kindness, goodness & love. Oh wait, you mean all families should require that too? Uh… Yeah! Exclusion…
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Legacy: kindness?
Something heavy on my heart are the power of words. With my job, too often I see kids walk through our doors beat up from the words and actions of adults in their life. Kids come in with heads hung low or hiding deep wounds made by someone’s tongue. Choose your words wisely. Your words…
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The Step Or Bonus
You are important. You matter. As a Stepmom Mother’s day is a strange day. It is filled with tension and love. By Monday I feel like I can take a deep breath and finally relax after Sunday is complete. If you are a fellow Stepmom you know that some may acknowledge your role while others…
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No Grey
Black or white. Truth or lies. There is no grey area regarding our words. Have you ever been nervous to be in someone’s presence who you knew had been told awful lies about you? This alone can make one feel instantly unsafe. It is horrible when slanderous words are used to steal your true identity…
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Do It Again
2018 is on the horizon and I have many things on my mind. I have spent 2017 forgiving many, loving fiercely and surrendering my soul to my mighty God. There are many questions I have and many prayers I’m waiting for the Lord to answer. He has done great things for my heart, my soul…
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