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Debbie McDaniel

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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

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

Live Wisely, Live Well

September 22, 2012 by Debbie Leave a Comment

Realizing more deeply as the years go by, life is much more rewarding when, instead of getting all we can out of it, we GIVE all we can through it. Live each day with purpose and passion...dream big...inspire wisdom...be an influencer...run with your eye on the goal...give generously...keep a sense of humor...have a grateful heart and kind spirit...walk in forgiveness, since none of us are … [Read more...] about Live Wisely, Live Well

Filed Under: Blog, Family, God's Truth, Kids, Life Tagged With: giving, grateful heart, living with purpose, passionate life, Psalm 90:12, reaching goals, scripture

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

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