1. The cutest little english golden retriever puppy that you ever saw. who now towers over Scooter (the 3yo maltese)and who I repeatedly find standing on the patio furniture. He’s hilarious. And he’s growing…so fast. 2. A little girl who loves to be outside. So we take our books outdoors….and read on the trampoline.3. Tomatoes, chives, [...]
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I’m joining Kristen’s Valentine’s Party…..’cause I really love to talk about this guy! This is also a repost….from October 22. Regular posting to resume when my children aren’t up all night sick and the intervals between my coughs are longer than 10 seconds!If he were a rock star, he’d be Eddie Vedder.If he were a [...]
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This is a re-post from September 28. As love-day nears, he’s on my mind. And the little ones talked about Jesus clearing the temple this week in Sunday school. I went searching until I found this and thought you might like it too. There are so many things to love about this guy. He’s rugged, [...]
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For those of you who couldn’t attend Blissdom but who are interested in becoming a better blogger/writer, here’s a few things I learned: 1. Finding Your Rhythm. Are you a daily blogger? A twice a weeker? A twice a monther? No matter what that rhythm is; try to establish one and loosely stick to it. [...]
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I’m home. There’s no place like home. My email address was hacked into again while I was gone. I miss my new friends already. My house has been transformed to a man cave. I have full blown bronchitis…complete with fever and sputum. I got weak in the knees to see Stevie again. My girls made [...]
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Tomorrow is the day we leave to go to Nashville to the Blissdom Conference. I’ve been tackling a very long list today. And fighting back tiny little butterflies as I ponder what my new friends will be like in real life. So first imagine that I put this pretty little apron on to help me [...]
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Pietism began as a movement in the 17th and 18th centuries in the Lutheran church as a reaction to strict orthodoxy. Pietism emphasizes the subjective, individual experience of the christian with less emphasis on doctrine and the objective work of Christ on our behalf. Pietism is so rampant and pervasive in American christianity, so a [...]
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Apparently it is week 14 of ‘I am blissfully domestic’. I did not know this or I would have been blissfully domestic way before now. But since I’ve been meaning to give you a couple of my favorite recipes and Kim at ForeverWherever always hosts Tasty Tuesdays, I’m joining both parties. I’ve been promising you [...]
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This is what I’m wearing for the ‘cocktail’ party’ on Friday night at Blissdom. I’m not a fan of cocktail dresses per se. I am, however, a fan of layering and boots and accessories. Even better news, I’ve had the outfit for a couple of years and bought the dress at Forever 21 for probably [...]
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I may look like I’m scared…..or about to fall. But really I’m just singing and groovin’ to ‘Hi-i-i-i-i stayin’ alive’. Like my shirt? I thought so. My personal tribute to times gone by. So Christine and Sue and I tooksome big kids and some little kidsand one really crazy kidto the second most germ infested [...]
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and I like cowboy boots, C.S. Lewis, good food, strong coffee, banjo music and books. I am a deeply flawed momma of 4 and grateful receiver of more good gifts than one heart can hold. I fight for joy and find it in the most unexpected places. I make quirky look normal, relish in my small town Southern way of living, and am learning that it's all grace--every last bit of it. Read More Here...
