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Rejoice…

by gidget faith

“Rejoicing” in the Bible is much deeper than simply being happy about something. Paul directed that we should “rejoice in the Lord always” (Philippians 4:4), but this cannot mean “always feel happy,” since no one can command someone to always have a particular emotion. To rejoice is to treasure a thing, to assess its value [...]

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{gratitude} + time with the Lord

by gidget faith

First, I just want to start the week with a few simple things I’m thankful for… … celebrating the big 29 for my beloved… … great deals at a rummage sale… … real, nourishing food… … a pediatrician who didn’t give me any crap for skipping the flu shot… … scattered moments of creativity… … [...]

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{gratitude} + His Word in My Heart: October 2010

by gidget faith

Just a few things of the many things I’m thankful for, looking back over the last week… … more time than usual with my brother and his family… … my new “moka” – aka a little espresso kettle… … sweet friends… … beautiful autumn sunsets… … new magazines in my mailbox… … pumpkins… And, now, [...]

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ConKerr Sewing Night and Please Pray For Daisy

by gidget faith

I had this post planned before I remembered that September was National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Don’t the words “childhood cancer” just make your stomach turn and heart feel heavy? That’s how I feel. A couple of weeks ago, I got together with a few friends to work on Craft Hope’s Project 9, which was [...]

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{gratitude}: finally summer

by gidget gratitude

a few things I’ve been thankful for this past week… … little siblings holding hand in the car… … fresh flowers in a vase… … the gift of creativity… … a quiet morning… … warm sun, cool shade… … new seasons… of life… … creamy homemade ice cream… … the gift of music for worshiping [...]

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His Word in My Heart: September 2010

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Maybe eventually I’ll actually get my verse posted at the beginning of the month… such is life! My CBS bible study just started up again and I’m super excited. We are starting the year in the book of Daniel and that’s where this month’s verse came from– Daniel 2:20-22. It jumped out at me especially [...]

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Gratitude and a Thousand Gifts

by gidget faith

photo by stevendepolo I’m really excited about a new weekly series I’m going to be publishing on Mondays.  I think it will give you a unique insight into my little life, much like the way {this moment} does, while also bring glory to the One who really does give us thousands of gifts and blessings. [...]

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TOMS Shoes: One for One

by gidget faith

Can I just say… yes, please! You may have noticed TOMS Shoes as one of my recommendations over in my sidebar. Well, they are absolutely my favorite shoe company. And I think their new wedge is pretty much the cutest  shoe ever. {Hello, peep-toe, I love you!} For everyday shoe-wearing, I currently live in either my [...]

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His Word in My Heart: August 2010

by gidget faith

I do realize that August is over half gone, but nonetheless I do have a verse to share… Last week, I accidentally took a week off from blogging. For me, writing is like exercising– the more days I skip (assuming I exercised every day {wink, wink}), the harder it is to go back. I planned [...]

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The Latest

by gidget faith

Today was a big day around here. Someone went to her first day of preschool today. I made/embellished a cute first day of school outfit for her to wear. I think the pants came out adorable! The shirt… well, not my best work. One yo-yo fell off at school and Gigi proceeded to peel off [...]

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