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It has been difficult for me to share Christ with others and be the true follower he wants me to be, because I want to feel safe and comfortable. I feel challenged to step up now and to stop hiding. To realize that I am meant to be a light. A light should not be hidden, but shown for all to see. If I am shining the light of Christ, I won't be doing so by shutting myself away from it all in

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I am thankful... - that I, though very flawed, am saved by God's grace through Christ the Lord. I can never be thankful enough. I just recently read through all the suffering Christ endured at his death, and it just shows his beautiful character and steadfastness and that he truly is all that is TRUTH, and most definitely the biggest expression of Love anyone could give. None of us have that

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Caleb loves crackers, and I hate giving him something processed with preservatives in it, so I decided to try to make some homemade. And of course our favorite is ritz so I found a recipe for those. You can find it here. They turned out fairly well. I had to use coconut oil instead of butter, though which made them a bit different i'm sure. But they taste pretty good! wish I had a ribbed edge

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JESSE TREEOur family doesn't believe in celebrating the current cultural "Christmas" because of its pagan origins. But we do however want to celebrate thankfulness in Christ as well as the story of the birth of Christ and why he came as well as God's promise to us because of his coming. :)  I found out about something called a jesse tree, which is to represent the time before Christ's coming

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- He is a great provider & saver for our future together - He is an AMAZING Daddy. He plays with and loves on and helps with our son no matter what - He's pretty much good at everything really- knows how to build things well, cook, clean, you name it! - You'll hardly ever hear him complain. He likes to bring joy to life and has a positive outlook with Humor. - He truly LOVES his wife and

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The Cost of Following Jesus 18 When Jesus saw the crowd around him, he gave orders to cross to the other side of the lake. 19 Then a teacher of the law came to him and said, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.” 20 Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.” 21 Another disciple said to him, “Lord, first let me go and bury my

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Sometimes I can get so overwhelmed with the daily struggle of this life, but today I just feel so blessed. I am so thankful to have a family of my own and grateful for plenty of food and a shelter. I know that God has his hand in my life. My wonderful hubby built this swinging cradle of his own imagination for our new little one coming soon. Caleb likes making it swing already. Toby put the top

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When I found out I was having a girl this time, I was scared but still pretty sure that it was true and thought of a few reasons why.. things that are different from when I was carrying a boy... - I love cleaning now. I even love the smell of the laundry soaps and different cleaning items you can find on that wonderful aisle at the store. Weird because I haven't really been much of a clean freak

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I think God gives us all different challenges, but lately I've been comparing what I face to the lack of challenge I see in others lives it seems-- leaving me feeling defeated, wanting to give up, feeling discouraged and alone. I know deep down God has a perfect plan for me and also that this pain is temporary and also some of it based on selfish desires, but it has been a hard few years. Good

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Need to shift my thoughts from what i want to thinking on grace, and also asking the Lord instead what he wants of me. So thankful for all the blessings i've been given! our little boy woke me up at 6 AM today, so I guess I'm meant to get a head start on the day. :) Scripture to think about for me today: - For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and

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I am angry that women in our country choose LIES over truth, because, as I read this morning 1/2 of all pregnancies are quote "unplanned," to be put another way-- these are Unwanted, undesired, and unloved children. Because they are choosing to believe that our Creator God is not big enough to take care of them, to knit them together beautifully in that woman's womb, perfect as his design for

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This is all general measurements, I didn't start out with any specifics besides i wanted a cold pasta salad to make ahead for toby when he got home from work and was hungry :).. 3/4 box small shell pasta, cooked, & drained 3 T mayo 5 or 6 T olive oil 1/3 cup spaghetti sauce ( i used homemade, but any kind should work) 1 T italian seasoning (mix- but you could just use basil, oregano, thyme

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Things happening with us lately in no particular order - we decided on a name!! Zoey, which means eternal life. :) how fitting- a blessing of life, god's gift. - Caleb learned to say please or "pees" as he says it. - We are HOPING to find a house, but not sure how long that will take, not sure if we are ready but we need something soon.. not sure what God wants for us. - I did a painting

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We are excited to be having a baby girl! I picked out a few things we'll need, just for fun. We are definitely not asking for anything, and know we will have everything we need for her, God always provides. But it was neat to browse and see what kind of little girl things they have. I did find a cute little bath for her that is inexpensive that we may get and a few other things.. i sort of just

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Tuesday we get an ultrasound and they should be able to tell if we have a boy or a girl! :) I am very excited!! I would post pics of what i look like but honestly I'm not showing that much yet, and it would be difficult to get a good pic unless I asked toby to do it, and he is always exhausted when he gets home. Life gets a little overwhelming, but God reminded me of Romans 8 last night, and

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Lately life has been busy busy.. lots of working little rest, even when we rest our minds are flooded with thoughts. But the Lord is good. We are enjoying the goodness of his grace and gifts, but we must not forget that often his gifts are trials. I don't think anyone likes to hear that or enjoys trials, but we are called to enJOY them. Are commanded to be joyous through trials because it

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find it here: http://www.desiringgod.org/blog/posts/motherhood-is-a-calling-and-where-your-children-rank#.Th9Zkl5a5kq.facebook

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http://www.naturalnews.com/032905_state_officials_child_health.html

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first day trial- bought what harris teeter calls 65 dollars worth for 40. Second day trial- went on southern savers and printed my list from their deals- esp. the acorn deals- (ones a dollar or under, sometimes free.) and .. got 65 worth for 24 dollars! Improvement! So.. what i've learned about using coupons and a few suggestions from my experience: - buy only what you will use of course - you

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Deciding today to STOP thinking things that don't line up with the Lord's way of thinking. Sounds simple to write out, but very difficult to live out. My mind can make my life such a mess. Negative thoughts can consume me, as well as wanting things and thinking about that as well. Need to have the mind of Christ, and peace can fill my heart and mind. What about you? What are your thoughts like?

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cardstore.com Enter FREECARD at checkout. Ordered mine today for toby! :)

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http://devotions.proverbs31.org highly recommend it!

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2 to 4 cups raw spinach 1 banana, frozen would be best if not frozen, add a few ice cubes water 6 or 8 oz. yogurt, vanilla *adjust as needed* blend & enjoy.

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Cute. Check it out! http://homegrown.org/blog/2011/05/3726/ (copy & paste) We're currently attempting to hatch some eggs, lookout for June 1, they should be hatched if we had the temp. right. :-P Addendum: I am very sad to think this but i don't know that the eggs are gonna hatch, one broke and it wasn't developing right, but there is hope that even a single chicken egg is forming in there....

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In no particular order... * Having a living breathing, oneness in flesh, product of our marriage & love * Enjoying the awesome promise of scripture: Children are a Blessing from God. * Knowing that the sacrifices I make daily are worth it, completely- it is so much better than before, because I realize how worldly and selfish I have been and still am working on not being. It helps me grow in

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Free tracts-- fellowshiptractleague.org

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The ups and downs of life, the changes, all of the opinions of others, the unreasonable fears, all of these can prevent me from my true potential. But i think the beauty of it all and what I always look for in others, is the HONESTY that we all mess up, but that is why we Know without a doubt- we daily need our creator, need him to love on us, fix us, sharpen us, change us, let us know that he

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Bondage versus LibertyTherefore, since we have such hope, we use great boldness of speech—unlike Moses, who put a veil over his face so that the children of Israel could not look steadily at the end of what was passing away. (2 Corinthians 3:12-13)Living by the old covenant of law requires a "performance based life," which depends upon man's sufficiency. This produces spiritualbondage. Living by

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The lord knows our thoughts and intentions, and he weighs and tests our hearts. But the ways of man will judge falsely and accuse unjustly. Dealing with this right now. So thankful that my Lord is close to the brokenhearted, because I am broken hearted now. I have to trust that he alone can sustain me and that it doesn't matter what others think. Men and women on earth, with earthly desires

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http://naturalchristianparenting.com/2008/03/08/beware-of-babywise/

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My little boy is now a TODDLER! I don't want to accept it, but my mission is to raise him to be a man, not keep him a baby. He sure likes being a baby though, and he loves his momma. He and I don't have the strength to let this whole breastfeeding thing go yet, but working on weaning him. So hard for both of us. If anyone has any kind suggestions, let me know.

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I cast my cares on you oh Lord. Today I am filled with joy, but it is joy that isn't shared by all, so I have to remember my work and motives here on earth currently have to be for my maker alone, my audience of one. Otherwise I will feel ashamed, uneasy, and my joy will be stolen. So today I am amazed, and blessed. and as always, Thankful. i have been immeasurably blessed, and my faith is being

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http://kingdomfirstmom.com/2011/04/more-frugal-meal-solutions-eat-well-spend-less.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+KeepingTheKingdomFirst+%28Keeping+the+Kingdom+First%29 (copy & paste link) check out eat well, spend less! great idea! I tried the bean burgers, I used chili beans instead of black beans & it turned out good! :) toby is going to try them and then i'll

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Just an assortment of my favorite moments lately... -- chickens -- seeing the bunnies at the store w/ baby -- gardening -- riding horses -- spending time with family and new friends -- learning wisdom from others -- relaxing outside -- watching baby grow and learn new things- so well too! he is very smart -- hoping for the future -- enjoying nice weather -- reading the word- exploring proverbs

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First of all, its about the bread. this is the recipe for the bread I used: Ingredients:Yield:  2   2 2 loaves2 envelopes active dry yeast 2 cups warm water (about 105°) 1/4 cup honey or 1/4 cup granulated sugar 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, plus 1 teaspoon melted unsalted butter, for bowl 2 tablespoons coarse salt 6 -7 cups all-purpose flour, plus more flour, for dusting

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- Hang clothes on a line- if you live in a small space/ no yard, use a clothes hanging device that folds out and then folds back up afterward- walmart carries them. - hand wash clothes when possible & re-wear jeans - Bring meals with you when traveling, even when running errands. Plus you never know if you may be stranded - Find ways to reduce your cell phone bill- tracfone & skype, etc. -

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Count it pure JOY, brethren, when you encounter various trials. For the testing of your faith produces endurance. So this has been how it has been this year, at least since my hubby stopped doing his business. I guess that is what happens when you pray for change and for a stronger faith. I think what I wanted was something easy. But I am Joyful. I am blessed beyond measure, no doubt. But

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Decided to post some art for sale again on Ebay.com. Tell others about it - this first set i have posted would work great in a kitchen or dining area! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110642404678&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT look for more soon because i am posting more works.

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13:5-6 – Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have.  For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”   6 So we may boldly say: “The LORD is my helper; I will not fear.  What can man do to me?”

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As a woman, I can't do everything. What I can do is daily ask God what he desires of me. It is not about pleasing people. They or you even reading this, may think of me as weak or any other sort of thing you like, but ultimately my focus should be on what God thinks of me. I am so tired of the game that is easily played of working so hard to please others. Or being so afraid of messing up. I am

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My life is a blink of an eye. So spending my time worrying about it won't get me anywhere. If all I do is love, I have done it right. Today, just remember that we are strangers here. We belong elsewhere. What would you do different if you knew Christ would return tomorrow? I've been thinking about that lately, and I know what I want to be, but getting there takes bravery I don't yet posess.

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https://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/Giving/gift_catalog/?pc=13754 click here to give to those truly in need.

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I am married to a wonderful, Godly man. He swept me off my feet at the exact right time in my life.. he could have come before but we both weren't ready. Thanks be to God for such a wonderful, forgiving, loving man. I cannot give credit to anyone but God for giving me this gift. I enjoy every second of it. For better or worse, sickness and in health, for richer, for poorer, til death do us part.

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God met me today while this song played, and the tears flowed... I think I understand more of his character now. He is to be feared. Yet he loves so fiercely and so delicately at the same time. Let him embrace you today. He is MIGHTY, wonderful, calm, but he is to be feared. i am in awe of my maker. Abba, father, I am yours and you are mine. It is great to feel his love. I don't think i've felt

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Okay so I'm going to force myself to write in a positive manner... It is so hard right now because I really am depressed about the changes going on in my life currently. I'll continue on with a few things I'm thankful for because that is what God is laying on my heart to do: 1. we will get to be around family and old friends 2. we will have a cozy warm home to live in 3. we will get to start a

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Got to spend some time in the word this morning, this COLD morning :-P It was eye-opening and refreshing. I want more and more time with the Lord! I encourage you Please Read Romans and 1 Corinthians all the way through. There is SO much info. in there. For example: - Food & drink are not important in the kingdom of God - God isn't mocked- anyone with sins not forgiven will not enter his

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My list of 10 things to be thankful for: 1 - being home with my 2 boys 2- yummy food to eat :) 3- ability to miss family - then i appreciate them more and rely on God more 4- somewhere to live and my husband has a job 5- ability to relax and enjoy 6- being a stay at home mommy 7- GRACE that covers my many sins. 8- salvation 9- friends old & new 10- freedom

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The gladness of our hearts should not come from holidays - holidays are a pagan attempt to steal our true joy. They were created to replace Truth. If you are to study the origin of each holiday, you would see that most mainstream holidays are Pagan. On this note, we shouldn't wrap ourselves up in lies. The lies that this season will bring us any joy at all- the lie of loneliness - you are not

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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007HD42C Click to view- it's called "we were tired of living in a house." :) Our store is here-- (copy and paste link) http://www.amazon.com/gp/shops/storefront/index.html?ie=UTF8&marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER&sellerID=A1UFU6V5Q7QWRG

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My son knows what he likes. He also knows what he doesn't like. He doesn't like his face wiped. No matter how gross, sticky, or booger covered. This morning, as he was fussing and moving his head side to side, successfully avoiding me wiping his nose, I thought about how we are like that sometimes. God, as our father, sees our ugly-ness. So, he loves us and wants to help fix it. He tries taking

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Today I am thankful for: laughter. new beginnings. food- esp. cooking. a clear mind. uniqueness - I am not like you or anyone else. work. a place to clean up.

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today i will not allow myself to think anything negative. so here goes a few things i can be Positive about ... - caleb has taken 2 naps already today so I know he is getting better from his teething extravaganza last night as well as his cold he is fighting off. - my scalloped potatoes with onions turned out yummy. - it is nice and warm in the house - my hubby was able to work today - there

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Thought this method would work best since i only have a few minutes... - My husband is so forgiving and so understanding - I get so jealous of his time, but he is never jealous for mine and encourages me to reach out and spend time with everyone. I am a hoarder of his time. I know its bad and i am working on changing that. - Caleb has to be the smartest child ever. I say that biasedly as his

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Today I am thankful for: - a child to love - a place to rest my head - a husband to love - friends to share with - a relationship with my Lord & father - family that love me - food to eat - a bright future to look forward to with joy proverbs 31: 25 She is clothed with strength and dignity;     she can laugh at the days to come. 

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I made one.. then he was so happy he wanted more and more pie. here's the link! (just copy & paste) http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/suzannes_old_fashioned_pumpkin_pie/

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AnxietyDo not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.  Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV) • More on AnxietyBrokenheartedThe LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 (

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When we moved I was okay at first, then reality hit... and hit hard. I missed my comfort zone. I missed friends and family. I missed familiarity. I missed having our own place. But God brought us here for a reason, to teach us, to guide us into Humility and deeper faith in him. It is difficult sometimes, because I like my comfort. I like not having to lean on anyone for support, but I have to do

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http://smalley.cc/images/Personality-Interpretation.pdf copy and paste

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another great one: Lies Women Believe and the Truth that sets them free. amazing! Want to buy it? click here- http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/0802472966/ref=si_aps_sup_olp?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1285360022&sr=1-1&condition=used

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we did a little quiz with these in church today! quite interesting.. I'm mostly a golden retriever type. When it comes to personality profiles, most have heard of Myers-Briggs, Ned Herrmann’s Whole Brain, Galen’s four temperaments, DiSC assessment, and the Keirsey Temperament Sorter. One of the lesser known profiles, but just as insightful, was developed by Dr. Gary Smalleyand Dr. John Trent.

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after a long hard day of work for my husband, God unexpectedly provided a little refreshment for our family through a trip to the lake! He is so Good to us!

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to the previous post.. I struggle with this issue of "self-esteem" or self-confidence, whatever you decide to call it. I know what matters about my life isn't "ME" its God. But as my husband reminds me, I do have worth and I should be confident in how God made me. And I should accept that I am loved. I don't know why, but that is hard for me. Maybe you reading this think that is crazy or are on

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New Testament Verses Mt 22:36-40 -- Jesus gives two great commandments: (1) Love God with all your heart, soul, and mind; (2) Love your neighbor as yourself -- there is no third command to love yourself. Jesus is saying, "as you already love yourself" -- "as" is used in the same way in Eph 5:25,28,33, indicating a state of current existence, not a command. Jesus knows we already love ourselves

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