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  • Words of Wisdom

    Hello, tender friends! Here are my blogging friend Don’s words of wisdom. This is the advice that has helped me to start approaching church, Bible study, and even daily interactions with the prayer, “Lord, what do you have for me?” that led me to share Monday’s post. I hope his words help you as much…

  • Bathing in Grace

    Hello, tender friends, and happy Monday! I spent the second half of last week in one of those bubbles that God places around you when He’s sending you messages. Those warm safe bubbles that eventually dissipate and return you to the “normal world.” But how lovely it was while it lasted. I’ve always known that…

  • The Day God Moved the Clouds for Me

    Hello, tender friends! I hope everyone stayed safe in the hurricane. It ended up being an unexpected blessing for us, as Anthony got sent home from work. Because he’s been working so many weekends, it was nice to be able to spend some time together. ❤️ So let’s talk about the day that God moved…

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    Godly Parenting Decisions

    Hello, tender friends! When I told Cub to get dressed, this is how he chose to get dressed: Do you see anything odd? I asked him to put his shirt on properly, meaning right side out, and he said, “No, I want to wear it like this. That’s my choice.” (Also, please ignore the fact…

  • The Prayer for Paris That Brought Peace

    Hello, tender friends! We have enjoyed the days of rain the past week, but they have seemed to take my summer tan away. But it’s okay. We’re extremely grateful for the rain and definitely needed it! Speaking of summer, I don’t really watch the Olympics other than the occasional clip of Simone Biles, whose talent…

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    Love Letter to God

    Hello, tender friends! Here are some photos of us enjoying God’s majestic creation: Sometimes I perceive God’s presence a lot; other times I don’t. I found this unedited writing sprint while decluttering and wanted to share it here. I wrote it during a time when I was perceiving God’s presence almost daily in tangible ways…

  • What Happened When I Asked Myself If I Looked Okay

    Hello tender friends! There’s nothing too special about this outfit that I wore last week. (Don’t mind Cubby’s pose… he’s going through a phase.) It’s pretty standard, and I’ve posted a picture in which I’m wearing the same Loft skirt before. The shirt is from Old Navy and I made the necklace on one of…

  • Mindfulness Tasting Challenge

    Hello, tender friends! Wth summer in full swing, it’s the perfect time to practice mindful tasting. All it takes to mindfully taste something is slowing down enough to sit down and enjoy your food and not be distracted by other things. Then find a flavor that you’re not that familiar with to try something new.…

  • How I Started Loving My Body

    Hello, tender friends! I love my body more at age 38 than I did at age 18. I love my body in a way I never could back then. I didn’t realize it was possible. I love my body for reasons that have nothing to do with how it looks. (I’m aware that gravity exists,…

  • Standing on God’s Word

    Hello, tender friends! Between work and teaching VBS, this week has been hectic. But we have had great fun! Our theme location this year is “Breaker Rock Beach,” so that’s why you see the whale in the background. Evenings have been hectic, but the Holy Spirit has been moving. I have had the urge to…