What do you do in preparation for Thanksgiving? I know most of us follow an Advent calendar or some other fun thing during December, but what about thanks, eucharisteo, during November? Remembering the Pilgrim’s and the history of our nation, is a good thing…but isn’t it really God we should be thanks-giving to? Be thankful…
Jen Shepherd 
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- Hannah is blessed to be the stay-at-home wife of Ken. When she's not caring for their home, you can find her quilting with bright colors, scrapbooking God moments, watching a classic movie or having a hard time putting down another book. She also loves coffee and chocolate, maybe a little too much! Hannah loves to share her life through words on a screen, hoping each typed letter magnifies Him.
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Words give life; words bring death – you choose.
I write my husband notes. Everyday, in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the morning, I pause and write him a note that I tuck into his lunch box which I hand to him as he kisses me and walks out the door. Everyday I have the chance to speak and/or write words…
All for His Glory
After my Mama had my rambunctious older brother but, before she had me, she experienced a heart-wrenching loss, a miscarriage. Have you experienced loss? As I grew up my Mama would always tell me that ‘God has a purpose for my life because if that other baby had survived, I would not be here’ (she…
Writing a Family Vision/Mission Statement
Do you have a family vision and/or mission statement? Why do we want to write one? My husband and I have been talking a lot lately about living intentionally. Life has a way of rushing by. There’s always one more dish to wash, one more meal to cook, one more errand to run, one more…
My Husband, a Priority
Have you ever had an experience where you realized an opportunity was a good thing but perhaps not a God thing… for you? Do you know that saying yes to one thing means no to another…and vice versa? Did you know that not being able to say no to serving in some sort of ministry…
Kitchen Traditions
My Grandmother passed away one year ago this month. The one who had and raised 12 children. The one who always said, ‘If a job is first begun, never leave it ’till it’s done. Be the job great or small, do it well or not at all.’ She wasn’t one of those soft, snugly kind of Grandmother’s…
Living in Harmony
At one of my bridal showers I received a most amazing gift. A dear friend handed me a stack of sealed envelopes and told me that I could open one per day after I was married. They were so good, I wanted to share them with you too. Here they are in no particular order:…
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