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This morning I watched the sun crest over the tops of the tall trees that encase our home. As the light spilled across the yard, I was reminded again of how precious each morning truly is. Scripture tells us, “His mercies are new every morning.” — Lamentations 3:23.

There’s something comforting about that promise, especially at the start of a week like this one.

After making my coffee and settling into the living room, I opened my...

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I'd like to tell you a little about my author journey. I've hinted at a few things and immersed you with details with the end of the process.

What I haven't told you is the mental toll it takes on you. It seems easy to someone who's never had to deal with growing a social media account, but I can tell you it can be daunting and exhausting.

Support didn't always come from the people I thought it would. Support came from strangers...

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This week I've been studying the book of Esther. If you don't know the story, Esther was just a girl, born a Jew, who was placed in the king's palace in order to be queen. To save her people from (Haman) horrible man who sought to take the lives of all the Jews. When she became queen, she was chosen to go before the king unsummoned. Something that could have led to her death had the king not lowered his scepter for her.

Esther...

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My husband had surgery today.

My truck broke down.

The homestead still needs tending to.

If I told you all of that and never gave you anymore context, I’d imagine you’d think, wow that’s a very rough day. Maybe even a negative day.

And for some you would be right.

We live in a world where we wonder why we never see God doing the huge miracles like He used to. With your natural eyes you might see a God who stopped doing miracles all...

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I hope your Easter weekend was filled with joy and laughter and reflection on what the resurrection Sunday means. We know how good Friday is. We know the pain and sorrow that Saturday brought. But Sunday.. Sunday Christ rose from the dead while paying the ultimate price for our sins.

Today is Monday, the day after Mary found out Jesus was alive. He ascended into heaven to the Father and came again to show the disciples He was...

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Today was a special day, but I didn't feel very special, the day caused me a lot of struggles. Between the late wake up, the hour drive to church, rushing to find family in the crowded pews, a hectic Easter egg hunt, rushing to get a tantrum throwing toddler into a car seat and then rushing again to lunch.

Today was chaos, it wasn't a ride down a dirt road as people laid down palm leaves, excited about my arrival. Today, was the...

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Welp, the day has come to an end, and I’ll be honest, I feel a little let down by how launch day went.

As self‑publishing authors, we hope and pray that our books grab our readers’ attention and that the whole world feels our excitement. But hindsight is 20/20. Even though my insides are raging to shout this news from the rooftops, not everyone will see it or get as excited as I am.

Still, today held blessings worth noticing. Two...

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The weekend flew by and today it's Tuesday. Three more days and I do the book cover reveal for my children's book. I can't believe it's finally here. After two long years and constant changes in life and my work for the book it's finally here.

As I sit and think about how far I've come one of my favorite scriptures come to mind. "For the vision is yet for the appointed [future] time. It hurries toward the goal [of fulfillment];...

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I'm excited to share some updates about the book today but I am also excited to share the Word of God with you.

This morning, I woke up, got little up and moving, headed for my usual cup of coffee. I made Little breakfast and turned on preschool learning on YouTube. Then I settled down at my dining room table with my bible, notebook, and lukewarm coffee.

This morning, I was still reading from 1 Samuel, Chapter 29-31.

You see David...

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If you've been following this blog for any length of time you know how dedicated I am to my faith and how I portray that in my writing. I am also a mother, wife and homesteader. So apart from being surrounded by diapers, apple sauce and goldfish, I also am surrounded by 4 loudmouth roosters, 16 clucking hens, 2 huskies and 2 rabbits. As crowded as you would like to imagine I never expected to be taught biblical lessons.

Life on...

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Not today.

Today I didn't get the answer I was hoping for. Today, the dream was not made flesh.

As I watched and waited for those 2 little lines to appear my heart sank as just one line gleamed up at me. I wanted my mind to unsee it. I wanted my body to tell me it was ready, but not today.

The enemy so often wants us defeated. But I won't be defeated today.

So, I walked from the bathroom following my first baby, I prayed so...

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Some of you may know that besides being a writer, illustrator, mother, and wife, I am also a homesteader. On our little patch of land we have two rabbits, two huskies, and twenty chickens. I’ve got a garden, and I’m currently trying to learn how to make sourdough, which feels like its own spiritual journey some days.

This year I have more chickens than when we first started, which means I now have a surplus of eggs. A blessing,...

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Today has been a day of reflection for me, so much is taking place behind the scenes with the book and the novel. Some of it is stressful while other things are moving along easily.

In my years as a flight attendant, I saw plenty of weather change. One instance I recall and reflect on often was a mid-morning flight and the weather was dull and dreary. The sky was covered in dark gray clouds, and you couldn't see the sun no matter...

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It’s been a little while since my last update, and I’m grateful you’re here. Our home has been hit with a bit of sickness, and of course the holidays swept in and took over as they always seem to do. Between wrapping gifts, driving from house to house, and taking down the holiday decor then packing everything away again, it felt like life was moving faster than I could keep up.

Even so, I’ve been able to take the next steps in...

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I woke up before the rest of my household today, I shuffled into my house shoes and slowly made my way to the coffee pot. The sun was far from up and the rooster’s still slept outside. After making my cup of coffee, I settled down in my favorite spot on the couch and opened my bible.

Over the next few weeks, I will be studying the books of Samuel. I’ve finished chapters 1 through 10 so far and can say that the history of the bible...

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Tonight, I finished Galatians. Chapter 6 reminded me of some things I already knew, but it shined a light on some new things, too. If you have ever read Matthew 7:1, you know it says, “Judge you not, that you might be judged.” I have had this verse of scripture replay in my mind so many times I have lost count. Whether it was being cut off on the highway or a snide remark from a co-worker.

Believe me, I’ve had my share of moments...

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Today, I want to talk about Galatians 5 and what it means to be Called to Freedom. When we are hesitant to summit to the will of God, we refuse to come into the agreement with what God has in store for us. Which if you don’t know is a lot. More so than we can imagine or put into words. (Isaiah 55:8-9, Jeremiah 29:11)

My bible studying today was Galatians 5, and I want to share with you what has been laid on my heart.

In verse...

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This week I have been studying the book of Galatians. I’m studying chapter 4 tonight, and I feel that God has laid it on my heart to share with you what He’s revealed to me in His word.

If you remember anything about the story of Abraham, then you remember his wife Sarah. Sarah was barren and unable to give Abraham children. Sarah also had a maid named Hagar who was not barren. If you want to find the part of their story I’m...

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November was a month of emotions, celebrations, and challenges. Between the holidays and my birthday, joy filled our home as family gathered around. I threw myself a party this year, and it was wonderful to celebrate surrounded by loved ones. Yet Thanksgiving reminded us of life’s fragility when we had to rush Little to the ER for a sickness the doctors couldn’t name. By the grace of the living God, we are pressing forward, holding onto...

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Tonight, as the stars blinked softly outside and the day wound down, I found myself in one of my favorite routines, getting my Little ready for bed. We warmed up the “warmy,” that cozy little comfort so loved, and tiptoed into Little's room. The lamp cast a gentle glow, and my toddler, full of giggles and sleepy joy, bounced in my arms as I lifted Little over the crib rail and nestled Little into the awaiting comforter.
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