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Up Your Game in 2012

January 12, 2012

Face it, some days are easier than others! As a mom you are constantly giving to everyone else. As I write this note it is only 9:00 AM and I am already exhausted – I am in the midst of potty training and we have [...]

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Positive & Nurturing Home Environments

November 17, 2011

As the holidays approach and we seem to start carrying more on our ‘to-do’ lists and our days are crammed fuller, the stress level for moms can go through the roof. This morning I was responding to a mom’s reflections on some questions posed to [...]

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Goals, Girlfriends, Guts and Glory

October 20, 2011

This past weekend I hit a personal goal of mine – to complete a half-marathon. I traveled several hours from home, along with my family who wonderfully support me and are my biggest cheerleaders to compete in the Girlfriend’s Half Marathon in Vancouver, Washington. As [...]

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YOUR LIFE IS TODAY

October 11, 2011

Written by Lori Byerly Growing up I spent a lot of time “looking forward to.” I looked forward to starting school. I looked forward to getting that new bike. I looked forward to braces (what was I thinking?) and being a teenager. I thought future [...]

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Feeling Unmotivated? Yeah, Me Too…..

September 22, 2011

I struggled with a topic to write about this week and realized I had one right under the tip of my nose; one that probably a lot of mom’s struggle with as well – being unmotivated. This entire week I have lacked enthusiasm about much [...]

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Getting Out of the Holding Pattern

September 1, 2011

It is easy to get into a rhythm with our lives that becomes very familiar and typical – especially with a busy family circling around us and hardly enough time for us to snag a few minutes to catch our breath. As I go through [...]

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Ten Minute Tuesday 7/12

July 12, 2011

Welcome to a regular feature for Tuesday, Ten Minute Tuesday. Take a few minutes to slow down, sit & enjoy the music – let the words sink into your spirit. I hope this song All that I am by The Afters brings a little kick [...]

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Ten Minute Tuesday 7/5

July 5, 2011

Welcome to a regular feature for Tuesday, Ten Minute Tuesday. Usually I highlight a Christian Band or performer, but today I would like to introduce you to one of my favorite ‘pop’ performers, LeRoy Bell. My hubby and I saw him Saturday night at a [...]

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Ten Minute Tuesday – 6/21

June 21, 2011

Welcome to a regular feature for Tuesday, Ten Minute Tuesday. Take a few minutes to slow down, sit & enjoy the music – let the words sink into your spirit. I hope this song Open Skies by David Crowder Band brings a little kick in [...]

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Ten Minute Tuesday – 6/14

June 14, 2011

Welcome to my weekly feature, Ten Minute Tuesday, where I encourage you to take ten minutes to slow down and take in some music from one of my favorite Christian artists. This week I am sharing “At Your Feet” by Casting Crowns. Take some time [...]

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