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Debbie McDaniel

choosing joy and gratefulness in the gift of each new day

Noah's Art

a child’s heart…

March 26, 2013 by Debbie Leave a Comment

He got dressed, ate breakfast, brushed his teeth, then said, "Mom, how many minutes till I have to leave for school?" "10 minutes," I yelled out as I busily worked packing lunches and backpacks. I saw him quietly get out some paper and his markers.  He  worked diligently on a project up until the time I was rushing him out the door, "Hurry up Noah, it's time to go!"  We said our goodbye's.  … [Read more...] about a child’s heart…

Filed Under: Family, God's Truth, Home, Kids, Life, Noah's Art Tagged With: child's heart for God, I love the Lord, love for God

love that lasts forever…

February 14, 2013 by Debbie 1 Comment

My sweet boy who drew this picture a few months ago, said to me this morning, "Mom, will you always be my Valentine?" smile. I told him, "Forever and a day, I'll always be your Valentine!" It may be hard to imagine, but as much as we love our kids, there's One who loves them, and us, even more. THIS is what sums up LOVE in it's purest, most sacrificial form - "For God so loved the world that … [Read more...] about love that lasts forever…

Filed Under: Family, God's Truth, Kids, Life, Noah's Art, Smile Tagged With: God loves you, John 3:16, Valentine's Day

All I really want for Christmas…

December 25, 2012 by Debbie Leave a Comment

Several mornings ago, when I went to wake up Noah, he rolled over sleepily rubbing his eyes.  “Mom,” he whispered to me, “all I really want for Christmas is Jesus in my life.”  It took me off guard, surprised me in my hurried state.  I stopped in the quietness and my heart filled.  It’s hard to just keep going when you hear those words.  I soaked in the moment, sitting there beside him in the … [Read more...] about All I really want for Christmas…

Filed Under: Believe, Christmas, Family, God's Truth, Kids, Life, Noah's Art Tagged With: Christmas

Gratefulness

October 21, 2012 by Debbie 1 Comment

Noah taped this message to our front door a few weeks ago. it's still there. he made one for the back door too. smile. I plan to leave it there. forever. such a reminder to me that even on our toughest days, we have so many blessings to be thankful for in this life. family. love. acceptance. laughter. kids. little hand-made notes. messy rooms that remind me our house is very well lived … [Read more...] about Gratefulness

Filed Under: Family, Home, Kids, Life, Noah's Art, Smile Tagged With: gratefulness, I love you mom, kids, love note, Noah's art

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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