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Amazing Women, Amazing Stories
I’ve been privileged to meet women who don’t believe there ‘s anything significant about them. Perhaps that’s why they’re amazing to me – because what’s seen in them first is their Savior. Most of...
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Humor… Beyond the Picket Fence
There is nothing inspirational in this post. You can read yesterday’s post for that. Pure embarrassment today, a day in the Life Beyond the Picket Fence. Yep, that’s our dog. We don’t need to buy...
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Effective Parenting & the Art Of Making Jello
When I make Jello, I feel like Betty Crocker. That’s an oxymoron, but let me explain. Making Jello is probably the simplest food to make. But it requires patience and forethought. When making Jello,...
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Tanya’s Story: A Response
Today I’m posting at She Stands. Stop for a heart check! If you didn’t read Tanya’s inspiring story posted this weekend, read it here. It’s a beautiful story of hope and redemption after a life of...
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The {Ugly} Picket Fence Journey
Three years ago, I started a space called Life Beyond the Picket Fence. I was in my second year of grad school studying Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I had stepped out of the teaching profession,...
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Inspiring Stories: Candi’s Story
It’s a great privilege to share Candi’s story. Candi is a family friend and her honest vulnerability makes her story so powerful. As a counselor working with children and families, I honor the hard...
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Parenting Series: Lessons From My Toddler
by contributing writer Kristin L. Nelson, author of Not Alone Mom. My daughter (just under 3years) and I started a new tradition. Early in the morning when she gets up, while her brother is sleeping,...
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Inspiring Stories: Stacey’s Story
Friday I posted The New Normal: 8 Tips for Working Moms at Not Alone Mom. It is my greatest privilege to share Stacey’s story of love and grace. She has walked many paths familiar to women – loss of...
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Inspiring Stories: Ingrid’s Story
It’s my great privilege to have a dear friend share her story of cancer survival. This is Ingrid’s story: My friend holds her daughter’s hand, whispering prayers as the daughter lay in the Intensive...
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Inspiring Stories: Kaylee’s Story “Loving the Kids”
This post is written by my daughter. For the prelude to her story, read here. It’s taken nearly a year to heal my broken heart—to relive the rich memories with a song rather than sorrow lacing my...
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The Power of Hope and Compassion: Let’s Git-R-Done
This week has been crazy. We’re getting ready for graduation and open house next weekend. The second time around isn’t so bad, but it’s a great reason to get things done around the house that need to...
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What You’re Born To Do: Lesson From a Killer Dog
I learned a lesson from a killer dog. This spring our Boston Terrier was killed by another family pet, an English Shepherd. Both were outdoor dogs along with our German Shepherd. The kinship reminded...
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Why You Should Consider The Gospel According To Country Music
Country music gets a bad rap. I used to think it consisted of Hee Haw’s cast singing about getting drunk because their wife ran off with their best friend’s sister’s brother-in-law from her third...
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Inspiring Stories: Tammy’s Story {by Tammy Bolt Werthem}
I Surrender All It‘s an honor to have Tammy Werthem share in our inspiring stories series. Her ministry, iwokeupyesterday.com. shares hope and healing with men and women. Read her story and check...
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GPS Routing Not Advised – A Road Trip With God and GPS Jack
Last summer, my friend and I went on a road trip to Virginia. When we got ready to return home, we relied on Jack, our GPS, to guide us. We talked a lot while going where Jack told us to go, not...
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Change And Transition: Keeping Up and Giving Away {for you}
The winds of change and transition are blowing at home. Our summer’s been busy as our family’s been experiencing transitions. As I’ve spoken to hundreds of women this summer, change and transition is...
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Where Did Your Confidence Go? Guest Post Michelle D. Howe
It’s my honor to partner with Michelle Howe in releasing her new book, “It is Finished.” You can download it free August 15-16 at Amazon by clicking here. Have you seen my confidence? I know it was...
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How to Face Your Fears And Be Victorious (Part 1)
It’s been a week since I committed to face my fears and run to God instead of reaching for food or alternatives for food. Forty days to run His direction instead of running to my coping mechanisms. And...
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The Power of Honoring Our Stories
I sat across from her. In the glow of the restaurant, she looked away and spoke from her pain. She was honest with me. I heard and understood her. The book of her life opened. It began making sense to...
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How To Handle Unmet Holiday Expectations
My hometown is beautiful at Christmas with twinkling lights and picture perfect decorations. It mirrors the image of Christmas. A season of great expectations. Unmet holiday expectations are...
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