Buying a home can be stressful, yet exciting! This was, again, evident, as I listened to a Kelly Minter pod cast (one of her Cultivate episodes) the other day; in that episode, she told a story about her aunt and uncle moving into town… Continue Reading “Internal Walk-Through”
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For years, we watched shows with our kids about animals, especially those in Africa. It was mesmerizing to watch the powerful lions, how they interacted, how the lionesses banded together to hunt their prey, and how the pride male (the king of the pride)… Continue Reading “The Opposition–We’re Being Watched”
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Has anyone else been tempted to get overwhelmed with their own discipling? There are so many things in these last two posts, and again in this one, that speak to me, as I want to disciple my kiddos well. If you feel overwhelmed at… Continue Reading “Practical Parenting Tips for Discipling Kiddos–Part 3”
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Posted on February 12, 2022
by Michelle Taylor Baum
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My daughter likes to get out of the house; that’s how she’s wired. If I go to the gas station, she’ll go with me. If I run to the bank, she’ll ask to come along. It doesn’t matter where or how long the trip… Continue Reading “I AM with You”
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Posted on February 5, 2022
by Michelle Taylor Baum
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It was 4:45 a.m. when I woke from a dream. I don’t remember what I dreamed, but I do remember vividly how tightly clenched my fists were in the dream…and when I woke up…so much so that my hands hurt. It took a conscious… Continue Reading “Clenched Fist or Open Hand?”
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A verbal jab was thrown and knocked another square in the jaw. The one who threw it wanted to get a laugh from those around you all and certainly achieved it…at the other person’s expense! Then, you looked at the one on the receiving… Continue Reading “Self-Promotion: Turning the Tide”
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I know we have been marinating on a similar theme for three posts already, but the LORD has made it clear that He wants us to know Him for Who He is! Today, we are going to continue looking at Jesus, A Wonder–a name… Continue Reading “Wonder…Son Will Judge”
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