I was having second thoughts about continuing Extension 26 on the blog this year. I do not want you to feel weary from monthly appeals to give monetarily to showcased ministries. I do not want to make anyone feel left out because they are unable to give any extra. But,…
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Hide It Under A Bushel? No!
My friend Kim left a poem she had written in the comments section of this blog. It warmed my heart that she bravely shared her words with others. She could have hidden her words under a bushel where it felt safe, but she dared to share her spark and it…
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One Word (Or Two) for 2015
I love the idea of choosing One Word for the New Year. For the past six years I have selected one word (or two) to focus on for the year. It often represents an area where I need/want to grow in the coming 365 days. In the past I have…
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You Read To Me & I’ll Read To You
I had a post like this all set to go and then I got busy and decided not to post it. But Kate shared her Top 10 Most Memorable Posts that she read in 2014 (I was shocked to be on this list!) and I realized that it was important…
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Joy In The Mud (What I Learned in 2014)
My husband asked me to join him on a road bike tour this year. 5 days. 270ish miles. From Lansing to Mackinac. Surprisingly I said yes…with two conditions. 1. We would ride a tandem bike.2. We would not have to share a tent with anyone else. He agreed. My biggest…
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Making A List And Checking It Twice
‘Tis the season of lists (although I usually love a good list any time of the year). Miss Kate inspired me the other day with her list post (sharing her most viewed writings of 2014) and I decided to do the same. I realize that this is a busy time…
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