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What's Your Big Fat Prayer?
My friend Shelly prays big fat prayers. After spending time with her, I'm reminded that God likes it when we pray big.
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My Three Favorite Posts
This end of the school year always invites me to ask "what did I learn this year?" Three favorite posts share some highlights.
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Would You Call Your Feet Beautiful?
Where are your feet taking you today? Here's my story of being up to good wherever my feet fall.
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3 Ways Golf Makes You a Better Human
Golf gives me more than just a chance to play. Here's what I'm learning about how golf makes me a better human.
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3 Spring Treats for You
After the spring-forward time change punishment, I think we all could use a treat. Here are a few goodies to cheer you up.
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What I’m (Still) Learning from Eating Mostly Plants
Its been two years since my husband and I challenged each other to eat mostly plants. Here's what we have learned so far on the journey.
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Putting More Zest in Your Rest
Are you craving more rest? Me too. Recently rest snuck up on me and reminded me that it's not just for weekends.
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Where Are You Finding Joy in Ordinary Places?
A funny story about how joy shows up in unexpected places -- like a bait and tackle restaurant in the Everglades.
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3 December Treats For You
Here are three treats to encourage you this holiday season.
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Your True Christmas
What does a true Christmas look like for you? Here's my story of when I decided to stop doing Christmas and start being Christmas.
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The Year My 11-Year-Old Cooked Thanksgiving
Yes 11-year-olds can absolutely cook the Thanksgiving feast. Here's my Hell's Kitchen moment, saved by a spunky kid willing to step up.
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My Father's Rice and Beans
Rice and beans meant home to my dad. Here's my story of how home is where you decide to make it.
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What's Your Idea of a Beautiful Feast?
Recently I was overwhelmed by a lavish feast in the mountains. It. reminded me how God wants to bless us, but we have to be ready.
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Feast - 10 Ideas on Ordinary Feasting
November is the perfect month to consider how we gather around the table. Here are 10 simple ideas for everyday feasting.
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Today's Most Important Thing - The Daily Meal
The daily meal is our chance to celebrate the sacred and the ordinary. How using the good China reminds me to celebrate family every day.
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What I’m Learning About Living Well
How a chance encounter at a tailgate reminded me to live. A story about Jenny who changed my mind about how we view our days.
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3 Ideas on Making Your Home a True Refuge
Creating a true refuge is more than a home's decor. Here are three ideas for considering the soul of your sanctuary.
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Favorite Fall Things
My 15 favorite fall things. I hope it inspires you to make your own list to enjoy the season.
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Beginning
Encouragement for homeschooling parents as you begin the new year. In a nutshell, be all in.
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The Very Best Back-to-School Advice
The back-to-school season inspired me to share my best advice as my son headed out. It turns out, the best advice is no advice: just love.
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