Author Archives: learninggodsway

Every Day Is Beautiful

I will have to admit that this past weekend was a struggle. A rather large unexpected expense came up while we were out-of-town, which left a thorn in my side. I tried not to worry about it, I tried not to … Continue reading

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Just A Swingin’

How do you create hours of fun for your kids? You tie sheets to the table in order to make hammocks underneath! (Warning – It is pretty fun for mommies, too!!) 😉 Psalm 127:3 – Lo, children are an heritage … Continue reading

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O.B.E.D.I.E.N.C.E

A month or so ago, the Lord burdened my heart to dig deeper into what it means to be virtuous.  He gently nudged me until I was completely committed to teaching our children what His word says about being a … Continue reading

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Look Who Is Six!

Dear Jaden, Today was an awesome day! Thank you for bringing so much joy to my heart.  You are a huge blessing. You ALWAYS know how to make all of us laugh.  You say some of the cutest things. Today was no exception.  You made … Continue reading

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How do you spell J.O.Y?

(Note: I wrote most of this the day after the election in 2012. I edited it in 2016 to make my thoughts clearer. Things have tremendously changed in our family since 2012. Despite the changes, all of God’s principles have … Continue reading

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Viewer Discretion is Advised

Have you ever wondered what a mommy and her children (who don’t have cable television or satellite) do in their free time while daddy is at class? No words are needed! 😉 I bet they will never forget this night.  … Continue reading

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Miss Baby Jayla Update

On Friday, we received the news from Jayla’s pediatrician that all of her test results seem to be within normal limits!  Praise the Lord!  A specialist at UVA is looking over the results now, and I will let you know … Continue reading

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Our Snowy Day

Please let me bring it inside, Mommy! 🙂   Isaiah 1:18 – Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like … Continue reading

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A Mid-Day Hike

The hikes that I shared with my family as a child still vividly stand out in my mind.  I am so thankful of the time that we got to spend together.  I can still see us winding through the trails … Continue reading

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A Band Angel Says It All

Yesterday was a tough day for Jacob and me.  We took Jayla to get her blood drawn at the hospital. And, she had more than a heal prick this time. The nurses had to draw blood from a vein in her arm. Jacob … Continue reading

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