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The Year in Review 2012
The Year in Review 2012I am in the process of setting S.M.A.R.T. goals for 2013. I started out by looking over the goals I had in 2012. I have to admit there we're not many on that list that I...
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7 Ways to Prepare Spiritually for the Race of Life
Every year on Thanksgiving my husband and I join 2400+ people and run an 8K race down the beautiful tree lined streets of our neighborhood. The course follows the street just in front of our house...
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Memory Verses for Kids
In 2012 I made a list of SMART goals but unfortunately did not achieve all of them. One of the goals was to do weekly scripture memory with the kids. I had a plan...I would pick a new verse each week,...
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Memory Verse - Week of January 14th
This month we are learning about Anger. The verse we are memorizing this week is:Ephesians 4:26-27New International Reader's Version (NIRV)26 Scripture says, “When you are angry, do not sin.” Do not...
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Filling Up
I have our bedtime routine down to a science. When there are no interruptions the kid’s fall into their place like dominos, each of their routines starting at 6:30, 7 and then 7:30. They pick out their...
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Memory Verse - Week of January 21st
A gentle answer turns away anger. But mean words stir up anger.Proverbs 15:1It takes two people to have an argument. We have all felt that nudge to speak a little louder or be a tad bit meaner to prove...
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Five Minute Friday: Again
Today I am joining Lisa Jo-Baker and many others for Five Minute Friday. I will be writing for five minutes flat - no editing, no over thinking, no backtracking Today's word is : Again...GOIt's times...
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Memory Verse - week of January 28th
Do not be angry with each other, but forgive each other. If someone does wrong to you, then forgive him. Forgive each other because the Lord forgave you. Colossians 3:13This comes from the...
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DIY One Word Art
There has been a lot of talk on-line about choosing One Word for the New Year, we've even talk about it here at Circles of Faith. The whole idea is that instead creating a resolutions list, you choose...
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Five Minute Friday - Afraid
Today I am joining Lisa Jo-Baker and many others for Five Minute Friday. I will be writing for five minutes flat - no editing, no over thinking, no backtracking Today's word is : Afraid...GOWHat is a...
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Memory Verse - Week of February 4th
Colossians 3:20 Children, obey your parents in everything. That pleases the Lord.Simple but true…In this chapter Paul talks about instructions for Holy Living, sharing with the Colossians what life is...
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Getting Rid of Extra Baggage
Now that the weather is cold, all of us are bundling up. We wear our puffy coats, hats, scarfs and gloves. It's great when we are outside in the frosty air but not so great when we go inside a store....
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Five Minute Friday - Bare
Today I am joining Lisa Jo-Baker and many others for Five Minute Friday. I will be writing for five minutes flat - no editing, no over thinking, no backtracking Today's word is : Bare...As you stand...
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Memory Verse - Week of February 11th
Philippians 2:13 (International Children's Bible)Yes, God is working in you to help you want to do what pleases Him. Then he gives you the power to do it. I think this one is a perfect follow up to...
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40-Day Prayer Challenge
"The true purpose of prayer is to get into God's presence so He can outline His agenda for us." Mark BattersonBack in November I did a book review over at Circles of Faith of The Circle Maker by Mark...
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Five Minute Friday - Beloved
Today I am joining Lisa Jo-Baker and many others for Five Minute Friday. I will be writing for five minutes flat - no editing, no over thinking, no backtracking Today's word is: BelovedThe plan was to...
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Memory Verse - February 18th
Proverbs 1:8-9My son, listen to your father’s advice. Don’t turn away from your mother’s teaching.9 What they teach you will be like a beautiful crown on your head. It will be like a chain to...
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Memory Verse - Week of February 25
Proverbs 15:5A foolish person turns his back on how his father has trained him. But anyone who accepts being corrected shows understandingThe home is an essential training ground for our children. I...
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Five Minute Friday - Ordinary
Today I am joining Lisa Jo-Baker and many others for Five Minute Friday. I will be writing for five minutes flat - no editing, no over thinking, no backtracking Today's word is: OrdinaryThese days I am...
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Memory Verse - March
Philippians 2:14-15Do everything without complaining or arguing. Then you will be innocent and without anything wrong in you. You will be God's children without fault. I certainly could stand a little...
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God's Goodness and Orange Juice
I don't drink coffee. I never have. My mom discouraged it even though she could be be known to drink a full pot throughout the course of a day. I tried it once in college because my fellow design...
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Five Minute Friday - Rest
Today I am joining Lisa Jo-Baker and many others for Five Minute Friday. I will be writing for five minutes flat - no editing, no over thinking, no backtracking Today's word is: RESTI am helping my...
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1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIRV) Give thanks no matter what happens. God wants you to thank him because you believe in Christ Jesus.We all know it is easy to give thanks when things are going well but how...
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Easter Story Cookies
This past December, for the first time, I intentionally celebrated the Advent season with my children. In an attempt to have a more meaningful holiday, I followed along with Truth in the Tinsel: An...
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Psalm 95:2 (NIRV)Let us come to him and give him thanks. Let us praise him with music and song.We are learning how to be more grateful here at my house. We trying to make a habit of talking about what...
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