Category: Inspiration and Joy
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Daily Advent Activities for Moms: December 4
So how was dinner last night? Did you play Christmas music and light candles? I hope you found some peace and enjoyment. :) Today’s Advent activity requires a review of your ‘homework’ from the first day. Taking the time to do both activities will really make a difference in the rest of the month, so…
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Daily Advent Activities for Moms: December 3
The fact that we are in December and Christmas is right around the corner is getting more real to me. Today our Brownie Girl Scout troop is helping to decorate the church for Christmas and is wrapping gifts each of our families have donated to give to our sponsored family. It’s definitely beginning to look…
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Daily Advent Activities for Moms: December 2
Are you joining me in the simple daily advent activities each day this month until Christmas Day? If so, here’s your refreshment for today, December 2:
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Simple Daily Advent Activities for Moms: December 1
You don’t need me to tell you that Christmas is right around the corner and all that entails. We all know how joyful this season is supposed to be, yet often it gets hijacked by stress. Back in 2008, I created and shared an Advent calendar of rejuvenating and centering activities to do each day…
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Working hard and trying to persevere
Last I wrote, aside from the wine events, I told you I was traveling and I’d, essentially, “be right back.” And, well, that didn’t happen. Instead life and work got in the way and I didn’t get right back in the swing of posting SOAP or much else, to be honest. Life is full. Parenting…
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The sweetest birthday (cake)
For all we, as moms, try to do to make birthdays special, it is really amazing when it comes right back to you. Last year I was in Spain on a wine media trip for my birthday, so my daughter really got into it this year. She started the day out by giving me a handmade…
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Feeling awkward about working
This morning I walked my kids into the church for vacation Bible school. It was the first time for me this week. A friend of mine took them and brought them home Monday, as I was out of town for work. She also took and brought them home Tuesday as I had standing calls. Today…
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Today’s #Gifts (5/20/2014)
I am really enjoying identifying and sharing my #Gifts from God with you. I hope these posts inspire you to see the gifts He is sending to you each day– even in dark times. Here are a few I received today: An unexpected email affirming my new business venture from someone whose opinion I trust. Launching VineSleuth/…
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Today’s #Gifts (5/19/2104)
It amazes me the gifts I receive from our Father every single day. Every day is not perfect (in my eyes) and yet daily He reminds me that He loves me– in big and little ways. Here are a few gifts from today: Did you see all of that room? On my flight home from…
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I saw God yesterday (5/9/2014)
Wow! He really has been everywhere lately! Or, perhaps I should say that I’ve noticed Him a lot more lately. I may not have shared all my sightings, but I’ve certainly seen God all over the place. Recording a few of those sightings and blessings He has been sharing has inspired me to see more.…
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I saw God yesterday (4/25/2014)
I love identifying the blessings God sends my way. I may not get them all down, but it’s still been a blast recording a few and sharing them over the past few days. I hope I’m inspiring you to recognize blessings in your own life, big and small. Yesterday I saw God in the following…
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I saw God yesterday & the day before (4/23-24/2014)
The last 2 nights have been pretty full. Here are a few ways I’ve seen God over the last two days: Dear, sweet, honest childhood friends and the relationships we’ve kept over the years. Thanks, Jen, Laurie & Stacy for a great evening out Wednesday night– and for all the years leading up to it.…
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I saw God today 4/22/14
Today I saw God and His blessings in the following ways: I felt His smile while talking with my kids. My older son’s dry wit really makes me roll my eyes and laugh at the same time and wonder how that tiny baby has grown into this subtly witty guy who can be such a…
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I saw God today 4/21/2014
Today I saw God in the following ways: Listening to a friend talk about a new initiative to help moms and children who need it which can keep them from needing foster care. While she spoke, I couldn’t help but wonder what the stirring inside of me that was happening while she was talking meant.…
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I saw God today…4/20/14
Today I saw Him. I saw Him in remembering the empty tomb. Even though I am still trying to fully understand and accept his gift in forgiving me, I still see Him there. And am amazed. I saw Him in the gift of a church family that’s been right in front of me for nearly…