The Fourth of July is day that is full of patriotism. We spend the day enjoying our nation and taking pride in our country! As Americans, the Fourth of July is full of celebrating the freedom that our forefathers fought for hundreds of years ago and the freedom that continues to be granted to us…
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Accepting My Postpartum Body
Read moreI certainly haven’t kept it a secret that my body hates me. After having Caleb I ended up being 25 pounds over what I was before getting pregnant. I had a pretty healthy pregnancy – I went for lots of walks and I ate moderately well (I craved salad and green grapes…) so I don’t…
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How to Find Time to Work Out with a Baby
Read moreI am not one of those women who jump back to my pre-baby body weeks after having the little one. I scoff at anyone who says nursing will cause the pounds to just fall off. I have to hold myself back from punching another woman in the face when she fits back into her pre…
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Giving Myself Grace For My Post Baby Body
Read moreGrace is something that needs to cover so many areas of life and one that I’m needing to focus on right now is my body. To be honest, I’ve never been one to like the shape of my body. I’ve always felt too large – even at my smallest in college (looking back I…
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The Candle of Peace Devotional
Read moreWeek two of advent allows us to prepare our hearts and minds for the coming of our Savior. Please allow this second Christmas Advent devotional to fill your Christmas with light and life. Advent Devotional – Week Two Peace: Freedom from disturbance; tranquility. The Candle of Peace The Candle of Hope has already been lit. …
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The Candle of Hope Advent Devotional
Read moreAdvent is a time of anticipation – waiting on the celebration of the first coming of Jesus and anticipating His return. This Christmas Advent devotional will help you experience Christ with you now and Christ to come. I have always loved the season of advent. I love the anticipation leading up to Christmas day. I…
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Bible College Ruined and Restored My Relationship with God
Read moreGrowing up, I was always the “perfect little Christian girl.” I won all the Bible drills. I memorized Bible verses like a boss. I could rattle of what the Bible said about creation, women in ministry, and the end times. I went on all the ministry trips and was going to be a missionary when…
