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The Witching Hour
The only way to change my behavior is to change what I believe. For so many years, I focused on changing my outward behavior hoping it would work its way into my heart. I tried all sorts of techniques to manage my anger. I tried giving myself time outs, journaling, yoga, memorizing scripture about anger. …
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Grateful for the Fruit
Tonight my oldest son Connor was baptized at our church-wide baptism service. Connor has been talking about it for a few years, but Andrew and I were waiting to see consistent fruit in Connor. But Connor is persistent, and after seeking advice from some trusted friends, we decided to let him be baptized. This year…
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My Orphan Thinking
Last weekend my orphan thinking got the best of me. My friends saw a side of me they have never seen before. The person they knew as gregarious and vivacious who took charge and worked the room dissolved into a trepidatious wall flower. I went to a national Women’s conference with Heidi and Karthi, two…
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Made to be Broken
On our recent vacation to the Gulf Coast, my kids loved picking up shells. It seemed they didn’t care if it was broken or only part of a shell. At one point I heard Andrew say, “Don’t pick up the broken ones. Get the ones that are whole.” Isn’t that the way we want it?…
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Which tea cup are you?
Sometimes God teaches me His truth through my closet and sometimes through my china cabinet. Recently I realized that I have three tea sets that reminded me of how I often feel when God wants to take me out of the china cabinet and put me on His table. I think like many women in…
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Lady Gaga and Jesus: Good News for Little Monsters
On the night of the Grammy’s, I watch Anderson Cooper’s interview with Lady Gaga and found it very interesting. She is a fascinating person who has a specific message to share with the world. A message that speaks volumes to teenagers and still touches adults. Her desire is to help people know that they can…
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Glorious Impossible
The “Glorious Impossible” comes from a worship song by Carl Cartee we sing at church during the season. It causes me reflect on all the “impossible” things that God made possible for His glory in the Christmas story. How impossible it was for a virgin to get pregnant! How impossible it was that Joseph decided to marry her…
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Why I hate December
It starts almost exactly on time every year. As predictable as the change of seasons itself. My December depression settles in like a warm blanket and keeps me company almost every year until my beloved January 1. This year on November 30, I found myself sitting with a friend talking about this pattern and found…
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More than you want to know
Here is a link to my friend’s blog http://sweatpantcouture.wordpress.com/2010/11/01/mom2mom/ She talks about real mom life and every Monday features a mom. This week is my turn. It was really fun to answer these questions. I hope you enjoy the answers!
From Ice Queen to Princess 