Category: Happiness
Fab Friday Faves
Hi friends! We all like to find new things and what better way to share some favorites of the week than on the blog. Think of this as a time of us sitting at my table and sharing a cup of coffee or tea or whatever and the things we like. Like a “date”. I went to Mexico Beach this week for a short … Read More Fab Friday Faves
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And Give Us Thankful Hearts
I received a message.. “Do you remember what Daddy said for Grace?” MY mind started reeling. Repeating it over in my head.. Again and again. Was it this? Wait, was it that? Then I finally got it. As close as we can remember. He’s in heaven now. We are left with memories. We are thankful for the memories. A father who … Read More And Give Us Thankful Hearts
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Tuned Out and Tuned In
Quiet. Unsettling. Different. I like it. One week into the social media break and it’s funny how it came after my 31 Days of Being Present in Real Life series. The one that I purposely did NOT complete. Yeah. God does have a sense of humor. So, here I am. Learning things about myself. Listening so much more to God. The noise is tuned … Read More Tuned Out and Tuned In
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26 Things To Remember
A list for Mothers or anyone who plays the role of mother.. Or anyone who has a mother. Basically a list for everyone. Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge. (Proverbs 23:12 NIV) #1 – You can be their mother and their friend. As long as they respect you as MOTHER first. Friendship is important too. As long as … Read More 26 Things To Remember
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Thankful Thursday ~ October 24th 2013
It is THURSDAY again!!!! Thankful Thursday… Colossians 3 :15 ~ Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. I am a little late getting this post out today…but better late than never! 🙂 Today’s post is a short and to the point post. Those are the best … Read More Thankful Thursday ~ October 24th 2013
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Give Thanks or Complain ~ Thankful Thursdays
Ephesians 5:20 ~ And give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Give THANKS for EVERYTHING? Even when the kids are fussing? When the puppy (who is 18 months old) is still tearing things up on a daily basis? When the kids talk back? Give THANKS? Well….that’s what HE said. Give THANKS for EVERYTHING. … Read More Give Thanks or Complain ~ Thankful Thursdays
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Thankful Thursdays ~ March 21st
I decided to start posting these “Thankful Thursdays” again. See, it is easy to get out of the habit of practicing thanksgiving, and I need little reminders from time to time. Maybe you do as well. While doing one of my morning daily devotions, One Thousand Gifts Devotional by Ann Voskamp, I just really became convicted of my lack of daily thanksgiving. … Read More Thankful Thursdays ~ March 21st
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BE Little Again
  1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 ~ Be joyful always; Pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. It’s been raining..raining…and raining some more in our “neck of the woods”. 🙂 Puddles everywhere. As we were getting ready to leave one of the buildings at the women’s retreat that I was at this weekend, the bottom fell … Read More BE Little Again
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Slow Down
Psalm 90:12 ~Â Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom There are times when I can be so impatient with my husband and daughters..especially our youngest. She’s the one who is most like him. I find myself rushing our girls. Hurry up. Come on. Let’s go. RIGHT now. Time. It’s a precious commodity. Why do … Read More Slow Down
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That’s. Not. Healthy.
I’m good at stuffing. Stuffing drawers. Stuffing cabinets. Stuffing closets. AND, yes, stuffing my feelings. Throw it all in and hurry and slam it shut before it falls out or comes undone. Just, out of sight, out of mind. That’s. Not. Healthy. So, to be honest..it took me writing out my testimony to realize some of the reasons that I stuff. Some are just … Read More That’s. Not. Healthy.
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Thanksgiving Day ~ Thankful Thursdays
As this day comes to an end..I am thankful for the laughter and memories made! Today was a day filled with family, friends, laughter and lots of good food. I’m so thankful for all of these things.. Especially.. The laughter… You know.. We just have to slow down and take the time to notice all of the little things. The Sunsets…The “weeds”.. The little … Read More Thanksgiving Day ~ Thankful Thursdays
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Thankful Thursdays ~ October 25th
I must admit, some weeks are more challenging than others. Some days it is more challenging to find the joy in the yuck. Those moments when we choose to find the joy in the yuck..those moments define us. Earlier in the week, I had a day of inconveniences and little aggravations. I caught myself feeling aggravated and stressed out because I couldn’t get something … Read More Thankful Thursdays ~ October 25th
