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The beauty of extravagance.
I love Christmas. I have always loved it. I love the traditions, the church services, the million nativity scenes that decorate my house. I love the feeling of warmth and gratefulness, the hope that penetrates every inch of my twinkling home. Once our tree goes up and fills the house with the nostalgic scent of… Continue reading
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Beyond Contestation.
The enemy has a hey day with shame. In this day and age when overt sin has become vogue, shame is that hidden thing inside that we often mislabel as “anxiety.” Shame is the shadow that follows us on bright, beautiful days, stealing our joy. It isn’t the same thing as repentance or conviction. Shame… Continue reading
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Mama like Jesus
Over my almost 16 years as a mother, I have had the privilege of reading many parenting books. I always opt for Christ centered books, and there are a wide variety that all offer something really, truly helpful. The classic, “What the Bible says about Child Training,” by J Richard Fugate, was probably the first… Continue reading
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The anguish of Mary
Everyone pictures Mary as the serene young mother, worshipping the saviour she just gave birth to. Even that, I think, is a little more cleaned up in our pictures and minds than it should be. Childbirth is messy and exhausting. Learning how to breastfeed a baby is hard and seldom comes perfectly naturally. Mary was… Continue reading
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Stop Chasing Mirages.
We live in a world that is overrun with cheap substitutes for the real thing. At this point, I’m not even sure it really matters what the real thing is… think of something real and substantial, and I bet there is a substitute for it. There are substitutions for “real” food, real entertainment, real connection,… Continue reading
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The debt he paid.
Have you ever felt so incredibly aware of the warfare that is coming against you? Aware of something that causes just an… edge. A feeling of anxiety instead of peace. A harsh reaction instead of one that is bathed in the glory of God. It’s so easy to brush it off as, “hey, we are… Continue reading
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Choose your kingdom.
“Vanity of vanities,” says the preacher; “Vanity of vanities, all is vanity.” , What profit has a man from all his labour in which he toils under the sun? One generation passes away, and another generation comes; Ecclesiastes 1:2-4 What kingdom are you working for? I can tell you that in my lifetime I have… Continue reading
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Fixing my eyes on Jesus.
My nerves haven’t just been frayed the last while. They have been threadbare. This is our busy season. Our fly in fishing lodge is officially open for business, which means I start to feel scattered. We have a beautiful homestead here, and the lodge is a 5 hour drive and 30 minute flight from here.… Continue reading
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On moderation.
I have never really been a “moderation” kind of person. I tend to be a little bit more all or nothing, petal to the metal, obsessive in anything that matters to me. This could really be either very good, or very bad, depending on what direction I am turning my soul. Even with this predisposition… Continue reading
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Redemption
I woke up in the dark, covered in mud. How did I get here? I stood up, panicking, my feet stuck to the ankle in rancid smelling muck. I could hear the foul suction of it as I moved, trying to keep my feet right where they were. I needed to get out of there.… Continue reading
About Me
Hello! Grab a cup of coffee or tea and sit and talk mama with me. I’m a northern Alberta mama of 5. I homeschool my brood and seek adventure everywhere, trying my best to wisely invest this one beautiful life that God gave me. Join me as I seek Holy Spirit for wisdom in motherhood, marriage, life, and adventure!
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