30 Day Giving Challenge Coming in November!

I know it’s not even October and around here it feel likes summer is still in full swing, but I want to put a little something on your radar screen.  Starting November 1, 2010, I will be participating in the 30-Day Giving Challenge with 9 other bloggers. There will be GIVIING GALORE (including giveaways that …

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Everybody Needs A Little Time Away…

…Even lover’s need a holiday far away from each other their children. So I totally just butchered a Chicago classic, but hear me out for a few minutes. I believe taking a break from parenting once in a while benefits not only you as the parent, but your entire family. Spending a short time away …

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This is NOT what I had planned…

By: QuatroDaddy My life has not gone as planned. I was looking down the train track of life, wondering what was around the next bend when, out of nowhere, someone threw a switch and we took off down an uncharted route.  Who in their wildest dreams could have come up with this course of life …

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Is Winning A Disagreement with a Three Year Old Possible?

Did you catch Brad’s M.O.B Society post this week?  It was so convicting to me, personally.  It’s something we are working through on a daily (make that multiple times an hour basis). Three year olds have a natural talent at arguing, and too often we find ourselves falling into the trap of arguing back. Perhaps …

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Heavenly…

Sometimes it takes going above the clouds to reflect on the vast beauty of the heavens and the Creator who made them.    Psalm 19:1 “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.” Psalm 96: 11-13 “Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let the sea …

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The Neverending Balancing Act

On Saturday I spoke to a small group of bloggers at Blog Indiana about “Balancing Blogging and Bedlam”.  It was a great opportunity for me to search my heart, my motives, and my priorities, while I prepared my talk.  Balance is something we ALL struggle with, isn’t it?  Whether it’s work/family life/leisure/being a student/faith/friendships/ministry/serving others/blogging…it’s …

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Finding the Hero Inside of Him

As a girl, we grown up with the desire to marry our hero.  From an early age, we dream of our future husband being strong, fearless, protective.  Although the prince on a white horse may be childish and unrealistic, the desire to marry a hero is not. My four 3 year old sons are starting …

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My Steps

Psalm 17: 5, 6 “My steps have held fast to your paths; my feet have not slipped. I call upon you, for you will answer me, O God; incline your ear to me; hear my words.” I have been so encouraged by God’s provision this week.  He seems to reassure us the most, when things …

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