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Archives for September 2012

Freedom

September 28, 2012 by Debbie Leave a Comment

Ever notice we live in a world consumed with what we look like?  We're constantly bombarded from all directions - to feel really "successful" in life, we're often led to believe we must look a certain way.  That pathway of thinking usually leads right to a downward spiral of guilt, inadequacy, and the comparison game - stop listening to how the world tells you to live!  It will always lead to … [Read more...] about Freedom

Filed Under: Believe, Blog, God's Truth, Life Tagged With: freedom, inadequate, inner beauty, love of God

beautiful imperfection…

September 27, 2012 by Debbie Leave a Comment

Recently, on a particularly LOUD and hurried morning at our house, I struggled to get the kids out the door on time.  “HURRY UP!” I yelled, while stepping over the laundry still waiting to be folded, crazily searching for the missing library book, and feeling desperately in need of another cup of coffee. Finally, the back door slammed shut behind them all.  Quiet.  A few moments later, it … [Read more...] about beautiful imperfection…

Filed Under: Blog, Faith, Family, God's Truth, Kids, Life Tagged With: beautiful, God thinks you're beautiful, imperfection, scripture, what is beauty, Zephaniah 3:17

Our God is Faithful

September 26, 2012 by Debbie 1 Comment

As we spend fun times celebrating 2 of our children's birthdays every September, I'm always reminded of the pain that many long years once brought...the unfufilled longing for a child that caused such ache in my heart, the confusion that left me wondering why God wouldn't answer or why His timing seemed so "off." I now look at these amazing treasures that fill our lives and days, these precious … [Read more...] about Our God is Faithful

Filed Under: Believe, Blog, Faith, Family, God's Truth, Kids, Life Tagged With: Ephesians 3:20-21, families, God's timing, infertility, Isaiah 55:8, scripture, thankful for children

Believe

September 25, 2012 by Debbie Leave a Comment

Ever feel like you're often your own worst critic in life? Stop the negative self talk and get on with all that God has inspired you to do. Believe the truth of what God says about you - you are significant, you are valuable, you have purpose, you are amazing! "Be careful how you think, your life is shaped by your thoughts." Prov. 4:23 … [Read more...] about Believe

Filed Under: Believe, Blog, Faith, God's Truth, Life Tagged With: believe, how you think, negative talk, valuable, what God says about you

Words that Make a Difference

September 24, 2012 by Debbie 1 Comment

As a new school year is now in full swing, I'm reminded of this on a Monday morning - In the midst of crazy mornings as kids head out the door - take a moment, look them in the eye and speak a word of encouragement - more than the usual "have a great day," or frazzled "HURRY UP! love you, bye," but Truth that can be planted deep, remembered long - "God is always with you," "you can do anything … [Read more...] about Words that Make a Difference

Filed Under: Blog, Family, God's Truth, Kids, Life Tagged With: how to talk to our children, lasting impression, positive words, speaking into your child

Jesus Loves the Little Children

September 23, 2012 by Debbie Leave a Comment

Last week, Noah was determined to write out this verse and hang it on our house outside.  He said he wanted everyone who walked by to see the words.  John 3:16 - such profound truth that takes simple child-like faith to believe.  God loved.  He gave.  Moments later, Troy found our little guy upstairs, all by himself, on his knees, quietly praying, giving his life to Christ.  … [Read more...] about Jesus Loves the Little Children

Filed Under: Believe, Blog, Faith, Family, God's Truth, Kids, Noah's Art Tagged With: believe, child-like faith, Jesus loves the little children, John 3:16, kids bible verse, memory, Noah's art, scripture

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