Category Archives: personal

I’m Glad I Said No.

I’m thankful I said no … to rushing about and being overbooked for our family this season. I’m thankful  I said no to committing myself and my energy to programs that would’ve taken my time away from my family. I’m thankful I said no … because in this moment, there is enough time to hold […]

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How to Cultivate {Inner} Beauty

“The road to love may be barred by still many more dangers, which you alone will have to face. So arm yourself with this Enchanted Shield of Virtue, this mighty Sword of Truth, for these weapons of righteousness will triumph over evil.” – Sleeping Beauty  [A letter to my firstborn daughter on the celebration of […]

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The Art of a {Good} Marriage

It’s not the giant gusts of wind that will push you off course …   just weak, cold, bitter currents of air, over time … the little things, the small seeds of bitterness, those icy winds that can change direction of your day to day life … they can be frigid, blowing, winter sharp-edged words […]

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More and Less.

{Edited to add photos of the children and an easy link to donate towards the SAM Ministries Orphan Care program at the bottom of the post.} “Maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store … maybe perhaps Christmas means a little bit more.” – Dr. Seuss “Let’s buy a cow, mom.” Lyla pointed to the description […]

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Gingersnaps and Hope.

Updating with who has won the Christmas Angel giveaway ….! Thank you all for entering the giveaway! I hope that we can get The Christmas Angel to come to Canada soon! In the meantime, one sweet family will get to enjoy this lovely little tradition this Christmas. 🙂 Using random.org – the winner is #21 […]

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