Today, I am writing a bit about our family faith journey at my friend Michelle’s blog Graceful. I didn’t intend to write about the Church during our 31 days together, but I think it’s a good example of learning how to navigate the unforseen bends in the path. Church is an integral part of our faith journey and I…
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Day 2: Questions for the Journey
In my early adult years, life appeared as less of a journey and more a series of loosely related events. I studied nursing in college (still trying to figure that path out), worked six jobs in five years, got married, birthed a baby, all while serving faithfully in church. I lived in a constant state of ‘getting ready to live’…
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Day 1: Encouragement for the Journey
Not all those who wander are lost~JRR Tolkien For the month of October, I will join the Nester and a group of 700+ inspiring women to write for 31 days on a topic of our choosing. I decided to join the 31 day challenge because I need a reason to sit down, get the heck off Pinterest, and nail some…
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On seeing
My dog likes to chew on the chenille throws that grace my sofa. They’re soft and plush, and somehow delicious, so I continue to find saliva marks on them. This winds me up. I fuss and call him ‘stupid dog’ until the kids remind me that we don’t use the ‘S’ word in this house. I could remove the blankets,…
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31 Days to Finding Freedom: {Day 31} On to Freedom
I can’t quite believe we’ve arrived at Day 31 of Finding Freedom. I also can’t believe that I’ve had so much to say about it. When I began this series, I had huge doubts that I would be able to fill up the space of 31 days with enough words. But the words have arrived right when I needed them,…
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