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an afternoon in an african chapel

I do not believe that God is a God of coincidence. I think He loves details and plans as much as I do. 2 weeks ago today, I got to spend my afternoon with a group of women. African women. Elderly women. Honored and revered women. Women, many of whom have known and...

An Afternoon in and African Chapel - March 25 has always been a day that stood out to me. Well, atleast after 2008. It was the day that I was diagnosed with cancer. It was a defining moment for me. But in 2017, God replaced that story with one of His own using the story of Abraham to remind me of His faithfulness in my obedience. All on a dirt floored chapel in the maize of Malawi, Africa.
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Puppy Love

This post about Puppy Love originally appeared on Arkansas Women Bloggers. I wrote the content as a contributor to their site at the time. Yall, I’m in LOVE (insert deep sigh…..). What a year 2016 was for me.  I know I gave you a full list on my...

Puppy Love - its just about the sweetest thing. Dogs love their masters and they share unconditional love that makes everything ok.
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if I were in a speech class

If I were a college student studying Speech Communications as I did 16 years ago, I feel like there would have been a moment this week where we would have dissected a very publicly delivered speech. We would have talked about delivery, preparation, content, and...

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2016 Favorite Things

Each year one of my "reflection" moments involves looking back at my favorite things.  Some are new things I've discovered in the year, others are old favorites I cant get away from and the rest...they are just every day, little simples that make my world go...

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thoughts on giving: let it be

So its that time of year.  We are finishing wrapping presents.  We are working on the order we want people to open them. We are realizing we have 1 big, high value gift for some and 3 small random things for others. Oh the debacle!!! What do you do? Do you...

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Nacho Ranchy Texas Trash

This time of year reminds me of many holiday traditions. church Christmas pageants - you know who you are school choir solos Salvation Army bell ringing family Christmas gathering shopping at the school store - you know where you took your parent's hard earned money...

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being the hostess with the mcmostess

I mentioned earlier this week that we got to host a crew last week for a little Christmas gathering in our new town. Now, this is something I love doing, but I know hosting people is not always easy for everyone. Here are a few things to keep in mind, to keep your...

Things to remember and remind yourself when you are the HOSTESS | A fail proof guide to hosting your own party. Keep it chill. Plan ahead. Ask for help. Make your menu semi homemade. Be present with your guests and enjoy the party.

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