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Debbie McDaniel

choosing joy and gratefulness in the gift of each new day

Walking in the Shade

September 21, 2012 by Debbie 3 Comments

The other day, Gracie and I were on a long walk back to the car in a hot, crowded parking lot.  I noticed her walking closely by my side as she smiled up at me and said, "Mom, look, I'm walking in your shade."  I loved that she wanted to be in my shadow, that I could help shield her from the heat of the sun. This verse immediately came to my mind, "He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High, … [Read more...] about Walking in the Shade

Filed Under: Blog, Family, God's Truth, Kids, Life Tagged With: God's goodness, God's shelter, protection, Psalm 91:1, resting in God's shadow, scripture, shadow, walking in the shade

God Is in the Sunset

September 20, 2012 by Debbie 2 Comments

We raced to the trail to get a better view.   The vibrant orange sunset loomed in the distance, just waiting to be noticed.  We stood there a moment in complete silence soaking it in...breathtaking.  Gracie's low serious whisper broke the silence.  "Mom, it's like God is speaking to us," she breathed.  It did feel like God was speaking to us.  Runners ran the trail, walkers walked dogs around the … [Read more...] about God Is in the Sunset

Filed Under: Believe, Blog, Faith, God's Truth, Kids Tagged With: 2 Chronicles 16:9, eyes, glory, God, God speaking, observe, scripture, see, sunset

dream. believe. go.for.it

September 20, 2012 by Debbie 1 Comment

OK, here we go, jumping into a new journey in life.  Like many of you, I've been so thankful for these treasured years of staying at home with kids.  Now that they're all officially "in school," I am sensing God's leading that it's time for "mom" to move forward into some new directions. Took a deep breath and did what has taken me years to do.  I sent in my first writing assignment, gulp.  I keep … [Read more...] about dream. believe. go.for.it

Filed Under: Believe, Blog, Kids, Life Tagged With: all things are possible, jump, Mark 10:27, new places, scripture, trusting God, you can do it

Love Note in the Coffee Aisle

September 19, 2012 by Debbie 3 Comments

My eyes quickly scanned the coffee section, last item on the grocery list, before I would hurry to the register to check out, then race on through my list of things to do that day.  And there it was, right before me, stuck to a bag of coffee.  It stopped me in my hurried tracks.  I stared hard at it, slowly reading the simple handwritten message on the yellow sticky note.  I read it again, and … [Read more...] about Love Note in the Coffee Aisle

Filed Under: Blog, God's Truth, Life Tagged With: God speaking, He knows my name, His word, kindness, note from God, scripture, Zephaniah 3:17

Fresh Day Ahead – Enjoy the Gift of Each New Day

September 19, 2012 by Debbie 2 Comments

Welcome to Fresh Day Ahead, so thrilled you stopped by! My heart is simply this - to share life with you – the joys and the struggles, the victories and the disappointments, the laughter and maybe some tears along the way too.  Praying that you will be encouraged in your day and find hope in the One who is absolutely crazy about you.   I want to hear from you – would love to read your comments, … [Read more...] about Fresh Day Ahead – Enjoy the Gift of Each New Day

Filed Under: Believe, Blog, Faith, God's Truth, Life Tagged With: disappointments, God loves you, God makes all things new, joys, laughter, new, share life, struggles, victories

Painting a Camo Wall

August 24, 2012 by Debbie 2 Comments

DIY Camo Wall: Painted this wall in our son Dawson's room and it was actually easier than I thought, once I got going! Basically, it took 5 steps: 1.  After choosing 3 colors you want to use, start with a base coat over the entire wall using one of the colors.  I used the caramel color paint. 2.  After painting the base coat & letting dry, I used a pencil to freehand the "blobs" of camo … [Read more...] about Painting a Camo Wall

Filed Under: Blog, Home, Kids Tagged With: children's rooms, decorating, DIY, how to paint a camo wall

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