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December 2014 - Treasure the Ordinary

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Finding the precious amongst the normal. Monday, December 29, 2014. For the past couple of years, my husband and I have made it a priority to get a way during the month of December to spend some time together. It's a hectic, crazy time of the year to try to carve out a couple of days, but we are discovering it's actually a wonderful time to do it. Because disconnecting from the noise at the end of the year makes it easier to start fresh in a new year. Because the Lord loves new things. And then for Him t...

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April 2015 - Treasure the Ordinary

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Finding the precious amongst the normal. Tuesday, April 21, 2015. Something hugely frightening happened to me recently. I shrunk my sweatshirt. The one that changed my life. The one my husband gave me for Christmas that I had hardly taken off for three months. The one I loved and the one that loved me unconditionally in return. I discovered it late at night, right before bed, and Eric came running to answer the shrieks of pain from the laundry room. I did, utterly spent. We won't talk about how long my h...

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September 2014 - Treasure the Ordinary

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Finding the precious amongst the normal. What Does the Bible Say About Fear? Thursday, September 11, 2014. Fear is the most crippling enemy a soul can ever face. If it is trying to overtake you today, let your heart meditate on the words of Scripture, the best tool for combatting any enemy. Even as a follower of Jesus, there may be many things in this life that cause rocks of fear to be hurled at you. Some are pebbles. Others are boulders. The key is to never pick up the rocks. I’m not afraid. Light, spa...

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October 2014 - Treasure the Ordinary

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Finding the precious amongst the normal. Hold That Baby Tight. Saturday, October 4, 2014. A friend had a baby today. The picture she posted was precious, and made this mama do what I always do when I see a newborn. I closed my eyes and remembered what it felt like to hold one of my babies for the first time. The fear that I wouldn't get it right. Because the truth is, you won't. But, you'll get a lot of things right. And loving again when it's hard. And loving some more. Hold Those Babies Tight". And hon...

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March 2014 - Treasure the Ordinary

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Finding the precious amongst the normal. A Worship Leader's List of Inspiring Worship Artists. Thursday, March 20, 2014. As a worship leader, I'm often asked about where I find music, what I'm listening to at the moment, what my favorite CD is.and I don't mind. It's great fun to me to point people in the direction of quality, life-giving music. To that end, here is an incomplete (sorry, there are just too many) list of some of my most reliable sources of personal inspiration. Barry and Michelle Patterson.

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April 2014 - Treasure the Ordinary

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Finding the precious amongst the normal. Top 10 Quotes From Corrie ten Boom. Tuesday, April 15, 2014. In honor of Corrie ten Boom's birthday, I've compiled my personal top ten favorite quotes from this amazing hero of the faith. As not just a survivor of the holocaust, but an overwhelming conqueror of the enemy, her words deserve some mulling and pondering. They are tools not just for a war fought 70 years ago, but for the age-old war we all live in. In darkness God's truth shines most clear.". If not, t...

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May 2014 - Treasure the Ordinary

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Finding the precious amongst the normal. Wednesday, May 21, 2014. Author's Note: The last post, "A Mother's Prayer," chronicled the beginnings of a gift left on our front porch. You can read it by clicking here. When my daughter heard the good news that the four baby porch birds had hatched, she was immediately sad. Oh no, that means they will grow up and fly away." And this from a girl who doesn't read her mama's blog. But, she gets it. The wrenching of the heart that comes with letting go. My son was i...

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January 2014 - Treasure the Ordinary

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Finding the precious amongst the normal. Monday, January 20, 2014. I commented to my husband this morning that with my poor gardening skills, weeds are the only thing that seem to grow for me without a great deal of effort. He responded, "That's true for everyone. I've never heard anybody say, 'Man, I just can't keep those roses out of my yard! Especially the seeds of worry. I don't have to work hard to get a worry harvest. It's why Psalm 94:19 is such a balm to my heart. Monday, January 20, 2014. Midway...

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February 2015 - Treasure the Ordinary

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Finding the precious amongst the normal. Monday, February 9, 2015. I received something for Christmas this past year that I've always wanted. In fact, I've spent my whole life searching for it, but could never quite find it. It says, "I LIKE TO PARTY. AND BY PARTY, I MEAN READ BOOKS.". But, how did this man know me so well? How did he know just what would make my introverted heart so exquisitely happy? So, it makes sense that it's also the avenue that has taught me quite a bit about love. When I read...

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August 2014 - Treasure the Ordinary

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Finding the precious amongst the normal. Prayers for the First Day of School. Monday, August 11, 2014. Four years into blogging "Treasure the Ordinary," and these posts are still the ones that are accessed the most by readers. So, here they are together in one place, making it easy to print out and post them in a place you'll see often and be reminded of the power of blessing. First Day of School Blessings for Children. And she prays that they will fly safely home again. I Bless You with confidence in yo...