Category: Inspiration and Joy
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Funerals and pretending to be a grownup
I’ve just returned home from attending a memorial service for a childhood friend’s husband. Last week we buried my brother-in-law’s ashes. Y’all, I am barely into my 40s. This is not supposed to be happening. Not yet, anyway.
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The Homeschool Mother’s Prayer Journal
Today Bible in 90 Days grad Rebecca Brandt of Mom’s Mustard Seeds shares a bit about her new devotional guide, The Homeschool Mother’s Prayer Journal, and how reading the Bible in 90 Days inspired her. Meeting Rebecca live in person at the Savvy Blogging Summit this summer was an exciting moment for me. I loved…
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How we might see, and be seen, in Heaven
I was just thinking about meeting up with old school friends and became a little sad about the fact that we’ll never all be together again, just us. And then the thought entered my mind that I’d see many of them again in Heaven. But then a not so nice thought popped in– I’d see…
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What I’ve really been up to…
Hi friends. I’ve missed you. I was so touched when several of you read Philippians with me, even though it had been quite awhile since we did any devotionals together. I’ve missed blogging regularly here, but it just has been too much for me to keep up with lately, as much as I hated and…
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The 2013 MS 150 bike ride– my best ride yet!
If you’ve been reading MomsToolbox for awhile, then you probably know about my annual participation in the Houston to Austin MS 150 each spring. It is a 2-day, 180-mile bike ride from Houston to Austin to raise money to combat Multiple Sclerosis. 2013 was my 6th year to participate in the fundraiser, which is the…
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Thanks for making me a finalist in the Foods From Chile contest!
Guess what? Your votes made me a finalist in the Foods From Chile Next Top Blogger Contest, which means I’m one step closer to an amazing culinary adventure in Chile, thanks to you and your influence on my behalf! THANK YOU SO MUCH! Yesterday I shot a video explaining why I think the judges should…
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Gifted to Lead- Join me in reading?
I’m just starting to read Gifted to Lead, The Art of Leading as a Woman in the Church by Nancy Beach of Willow Creek Community Church one chapter per day until I finish it. (There are only eight chapters, so it shouldn’t take long!!) No, I am not a leader in my church, but I feel…
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Becoming a working mom: Am I the only one feeling the tinges of guilt while I juggle?
This summer I began to feel the tinges of being a working mom. And it was really hard for me to reconcile. But, then again, quitting my job to become a mom, and then being that mom was hard for me, too. Let me back up. But just a bit. We aren’t going back to…
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FREE Kindle publishing guide from Jeff Goins
Do you have something to say, something to share, something that might spark something in someone else? Have you ever thought about publishing your own book? Jeff Goins is offering a free download of his guide on how to publish on the Amazon Kindle. This guy knows what he is talking about, as he is…
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Thanking God and being amazed by our #B90Days team
God definitely has his Hand all over the Bible in 90 days program on MomsToolbox. No, I shouldn’t be amazed at that, but I am. When I picked the dates to host this session I knew it would be tough. I was hosting a three-day professional event in New York 2 weeks before our start…
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Thoughts on aging, hearing and sweet moments
This weekend I flew on a last-minute trip to Ohio to visit my 98-year-old great aunt. She is a few weeks from turning 99, but I’m not confident she will make it to 99. Auntie’s health is fading. And that was the reason for my trip. Sunday, as I sat in the hospital room listening…
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Heading to a retreat….
This weekend I’m heading to a ladies retreat with the women from the church where my kids go to school. I am really looking forward to spending time with these women and I am looking forward to what God has in store for me… and for each of us. What especially amazes me is that…
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Apologies and the like
This post, or a form of it, has been in my head for a long, long time. Life has just been full, hectic… a bit overwhelming… but still very, very good and filled with blessings. I am so sorry to have not been posting much since, well, the year began. 2012 started with a health…
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Improve your Marriage- Spring Conference Giveaway
There is a great spring giveaway at Keepin’ it Real and I’ve invited Gina, a mentor, blogger and mom whom I truly respect and adore to tell you all about it. From Gina… I have been given the privilege of being able to give away a FamilyLife “Weekend to Remember®” marriage getaway registration for one…