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Tag Archives: restoration
On Mute
It’s been over six months since I wrote with any consistency. I wanted to write something to inspire and encourage, maybe challenge someone as they were on their own faith journey. I just never expected to lose sight of my … Continue reading
Wrappings and bows
The month of August usually sets my mind toward marriage as my anniversary gets closer. Each year I am amazed with the ways that God has moved and continues to move within my husband and me. The places we’ve grown, … Continue reading
Posted in maturing in Christ, Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged battles, bruises, bumps, david, Hospitality, learning, Psalm 78:70-72, recovery, refocusing, restoration, scars, sucking air, three Rs, training
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Someday, we’ll be together
My grandfathers had a deep respect for the military. This admiration and gratitude was modeled for me in the way they spoke of those in their family who had served and the way they stood when the American flag went … Continue reading
Nuts and bolts
We are in the final weeks of our house restoration and remodel. This week we had the carpets pulled up on the main floor so the wood floors could be sanded and stained. The basement is being finished as well, … Continue reading
Posted in growing pains, maturing in Christ
Tagged dirt and grime, healing and wholeness, Hebrews 4:14-16, lost and found, old house, restoration
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Broken glass
Our farm has had only three other owners before us. Two owners were from the same family, the third was a stranger. The stranger did not know the history of the house, the hours, the sacrifices, the stress, the joy, … Continue reading
Smears
We live on a gravel road so our windshield often has dust on it. Using the wipers to clean the window, I noticed the passenger side wiper had a small piece of cedar needle stuck under it. Every time the … Continue reading
elasticity
Part of my lunch routine is listening to worship music or classical music, depending on my mood. I have joked with my coworkers that I am “going away” when I put in my earbuds. I have learned that by disappearing … Continue reading
Posted in maturing in Christ, reflections
Tagged elasticity, Matthew 11:28, Psalm 46:10, rest, restoration, rubber bands, stretch armstrong
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shepherding the flocks
We have goats on our farm, two are pregnant and due in the next month or so. I am excited to have new little ones and add to our flock. Even though we don’t own hundreds of goats or ducks, … Continue reading
Jezebels
Have you ever met someone and thought, “If only they could use their energy and passion for something good!” It can be discouraging to watch someone consistently push and push for their perspective to become the norm, when in reality, … Continue reading
mental health
This past Friday I took the day off from work. It was not for a doctor appointment, for a meeting with workers at the house, for the boys– it was for me. I spent the day puttering around the house– … Continue reading
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