January 2011
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I’m a morning person.
I like Mondays.
I crave schedule.
I love routines.
But lately … all of those seem quite elusive. {And by elusive, I mean non-existent.}
Sporadic blog posts.
No menu planning.
“Because if we do not abide, we can do nothing. The older I grow and the more...”
– Abide
Good stuff from @KristiStephens … looking forward to this series.
“Even though you may not use the word “doctrine” every day, your doctrine affects...”
– So What Doctrines in February « Scripture Dig
Can. not. wait. for this series on Scripture Dig. Great intro post by @HeartforHim.
So What Doctrines in February →
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Five Minute Friday: The Women
Yeah, I know it’s Sunday night … but I’m finally finding myself with time to write. So, at @thegypsymama’s prompting, five minutes about women …
GO!
Tuesday mornings they gather … this group of women, some with husbands by their sides and some who have learned to weather the long nights alone after saying good-bye to husbands who have passed.
They laugh and...
“What completely made me stop and savor the moment were the provisions Littlest...”
– Morning Glories
This post by @theschellcafe completely made me stop! Absolutely lovely.
“Goals don’t accomplish anything, it’s all in the work.”
– Commit to the Work, not the Goals | Donald Miller’s Blog
Wisdom, as always, from the mind of @donmilleris
Let’s Celebrate →
The Discipline of Disciple-ing →
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“There is love that swells the heart so full it splits and leaks an aching joy.”
– How to Make A Marriage Bed » A Holy Experience
Powerful words on the beauty of the marriage bed and what beautiful really means.
Apparently my but is really big →
It’s almost noon and I am struggling through this post … still. Like I have been struggling through the three drafts I have begun and discarded. My quest for simple is apparently going to be a…
“As Leaders, it’s equally important for us to know how to FOLLOW as it is how to...”
– How to Follow Well « Brad Lomenick
Excellent thoughts on being a good follower!
Ten Surprising Uses for Vinegar →
I am going to try #4 - using it in place of fabric softener. Who knew??
Tell Each Other What? →
Field Trip Day! →
We need to confess to one another … not for redemption or absolution, but for healing! It is in sharing our failures – as well as our successes – that we are bound together in the depth of His…
It Always Starts Small →
Then the Israelites did evil in the eyes of the Lord and served the Baals. They forsook the Lord, the God of their fathers, who had brought them out of Egypt. They followed and worshiped various…
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“My Peace is the treasure of treasures: the pearl of great price … Thank...”
– Jesus Calling, January 24
The Corporate Disciplines – Doing Life Together →
A Visit to the Honest Planet: Adoption is a Roller... →
@MegHMiller’s poignant sharing of their adoption journey is such a blessing. Maybe what she shared today will bless some of my dear friends who are adopting as well.
Annie Joy's Letters: Down and Troubled? Open a Box... →
Love this idea from my Aunt Judy!
“My battery is low. I need to plug back into my Source. I need to be disciplined...”
– Cleverly Masquerading as a Responsible Adult: Your Battery is Low
A reminder I could use as well from my Aunt Molli.
Declutter Calendar →
Thanks @Pattierwr for this suggestion! A great tool for decluttering … one day at a time.
The List | Shaun Groves →
Powerful, powerful post … a side of adoption I had never considered.
(HT: @thegypsymama)
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The Teacher
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Twelve or so girls of all shapes and sizes along with two boys stand in two rows behind her. Watching her and watching themselves in the vast mirror in front of them.
“Don’t look down,” she says. “Feel it! You can do this.”
The music begins and the cacophony of metal against hard wood fills the room.
She leads them, smiling big, and speaking words of...
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Faith & Family Live! : 40 Bags in 40 Days →
Seriously considering doing this … What a great idea!
HT: Clover Lane
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“And I realize, more often than I care to admit, my own words are far from a gift...”
– May Grace Be Spoken Here | 29 Lincoln Avenue
My own heart cries out with this same longing. Thank you, @Stacey29Lincoln, for such a meaningful post.
Dangerous Teen Fads You Should Know About →
Moms and Dads! Read this!! I had no idea about many of these things.
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“Hold My hand and walk with Me. When the path gets rocky and steep - when...”
– Jesus Calling, 365 Devotions for Kids ~ January 18
{Loved reading this with the girl this morning! What an encouragement for both of us!}
What Kind of Message Am I Sending? →
My favorite post ever by @SarahMaeWrites. Beautiful, my friend, and so grace-filled.
Great Weekend Planning Tips →
Thanks @HeartforHim for tumbling this. Great ideas!
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“My question in leaving the service, however, was whether or not Evangelicals are...”
– Are Evangelicals Getting Dumber? | Donald Miller’s Blog
Another post that really made me think.
3 in 30 Progress →
Thank you @OvercomingBusy for the kind mention, sweet friendship, and constant encouragement. You bless me immeasurably!
“I’ve always wanted a library/dining room. Not only do I think it looks charming,...”
– The Small House: Making the Most of Your Space | The Inspired Room
LOVE this idea … totally inspired now for both “The Cottage” and our current home.
“If God makes a list of my laments, I will make a list of God’s love. If God has...”
– What God’s Really Keeping Track of …{The Real Game Changer} » A Holy Experience
I needed this today. Thank you to @AnnVoskamp for being a faithful keeper of words and ever pointing us all to THE Word-Made-Flesh.
Clover Lane: Peanut Butter Birdfeeders: An Easy... →
I’m thinking this is a great idea for our Monday out of school next week!! The girl will love every step of this process and we have lots of pine cones, trees, and birds!
“I feel that one of my main parenting jobs is to help my kids leave the nest...”
– Everyday Ways to Foster Indepence in Kids — Simple Mom
Whole Wheat Colonial Bread-Super Easy, Super... →
Definitely going to make this bread next week!! If you haven’t ever visited Christina’s blog, you are really missing out! She is an incredible baker and always has the most amazing recipes.
Love: White Cottage Kitchens | The Inspired Room →
Ahhh … someday the kitchen at “The Cottage” will have this sort of feel.
Chicken Tortilla Soup →
My sweet friend Kristen {@theschellcafe} always has the best recipes … and this is one I must try! Adding it to the menu for next week.
Overcoming Busy » Made My Own Laundry Detergent! →
I’ve been batting this idea around for ages … I think I’m going to go for it!
“We are building a legacy every day, whether or not we are intentional about it.”
– Building the Legacy Your Children Will Remember — Simple Mom
LOVE this on @SimpleMom.
Simple Blogging →
Sorry … this hit my feed before I actually wrote the post. I was up late last night watching a little football. You might remember that I’m a bit of a fan for a team that played in the national…
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“We mostly spend (our) lives conjugating three verbs: to want, to have, and to...”
– Evelyn Underhill
“Meditation takes time to listen, reflect, rehearse, and rework God’s truth in...”
– Of Baking and Blessing ~ Meditation « Scripture Dig
LOVE THIS by Julie on @ScriptureDig today.