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Category Archives: 1000 Gifts
A Few of My Favorite Bloggers
When I mentioned on Facebook that I was spending a few minutes reading some of my favorite bloggers, a friend asked me which ones. About eight hours later, the light bulb went off over my head and I realized that … Continue reading
Posted in 1000 Gifts, children, clutter, encouragement, faith, goals, husbands, marriage, organizing, parenting
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2013 Goals {Believe}
New year, new start, clean slate, fresh perspective… I love it. Last year I chose to focus on Finish, but it seemed to be anything except that on December 31, 2012. I did not finish the career goal I envisioned, … Continue reading
Posted in 1000 Gifts, Bible study, books, commitment, encouragement, exercise, faith, family, finances, goals, health, one word, photography, prayer, reading, travel, writing
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Wide {Farewell}
Today as the clock starts it’s five minute countdown, I open Lisa Jo’s page to see her prompt for me. Welcome. But just underneath she talks about last week’s prompt, wide. And all I can think of is music. It … Continue reading
Posted in 1000 Gifts, family
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Allume Conference
Thrilled. Honored. Blessed. Grateful. Every word seems inadequate to describe how I feel about winning this scholarship to attend the Allume Social Conference in October. First, what is Allume Social? “The Allume Social conference exists to offer a gathering place … Continue reading
Posted in 1000 Gifts, encouragement, faith, fall, thankfulness, Write It Girl
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How I Found Myself Teaching Bible Study
A few weeks ago, one of my friends from Relevant Allume told me, “I don’t know how you moved across country and started teaching a Bible study. I don’t think I could do that.” Well, neither did I sister! It … Continue reading
Posted in 1000 Gifts, Bible study, commitment, encouragement, faith, military wife, moving
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Vivid
The sounds of ice cracking… The sudden darkness of power shutting down… The quiet. On Sunday we got some snow, more and more each day until… Today we ventured out and found a {busy} Starbucks with hot drinks, heat, and … Continue reading
Posted in 1000 Gifts, snow
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The Year I Read 100 Books
It feels so good to say it… I read 100 books in a year! In the fall of 2010, I read about the plan to read through the Bible in 90 Days. Then I met Amy and a host of … Continue reading
Posted in 1000 Gifts, B90Days, Bible study, books, commitment, encouragement, goals, reading
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Enjoying Christmas: Sending Cards
I love sending Christmas cards every year as much as I enjoy receiving them. Last year I chose this design from Shutterfly. The card was a big hit. It was the first time I had people call, text, and email … Continue reading
Posted in 1000 Gifts, Christmas, photos, tip
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Gratitude for the Greatest Gift of All
This month I have endeavored to share with you the many facets of my life for which I am grateful. Ultimately, I could have done that in a journal, but I hoped that by sharing you might recognize the blessings … Continue reading
Posted in 1000 Gifts, encouragement, faith, thankfulness
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My Better Half
“I blame my high expectations on Nicholas Sparks.” That was the status update of one of my son’s friends yesterday. It seems true sometimes doesn’t it? That our expectations for a husband are unrealistic and that somehow, that means we … Continue reading
Posted in 1000 Gifts, commitment, encouragement, husbands, love, marriage, thankfulness
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