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Let God do the Deep Cleaning
Sweat drips down my forehead. My glasses slide down my nose. Splotch. A bead of sweat is now on my glasses. Uugh. This is so not fun.
I wipe my face on my really-should-be-trashed t-shirt and go back to sweeping the floor.
I have been at this 43 minutes already. Forty-three minutes of cleaning every nook and ...
Girl On A Roller Coaster
Fourteen-year-old girls are supposed to be sassy. They’re supposed to roll their eyes at you and slam doors and lose themselves in a world of text messages and teenage drama.
They aren’t supposed to be the subjects of blogposts about inspiring individuals.
But this kid? This one is different.
She’s a teenager who has nothing but gentle words ...
The Joy of Interruption
A few weeks ago, while enjoying a relatively quiet house, thinking of article topics to wax eloquent on, I chanced upon the idea of “joyful interruptions.”
I started jotting down ideas, making notes on the topic, and researching Bible verses and quotes.
I had a full day ahead of me packed with writing assignments, chores, meal planning, ...
Joy List
“Mama, can we go downstairs now?” my little one pipes up at about 5 pm every evening.
“Maybe later. I’m busy,” comes my vague response.
“But, why? Please!! Pleeeeese, mama!” the mini drama queen continues. “You said yesterday we could go. You never take us down to play anymore.”
The pleading, guilt trips and negotiations continue till chores ...
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