We also rejoice in our sufferings, because We know that suffering produces endurance; endurance, character, and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has been poured out into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given to us. ~ Romans 5: 4-5 It took me a long time to be […]
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Matthew 19:26 Why, sometimes I’ve believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.” ~ The White Queen, Alice in Wonderland. So what do we define as impossible? I mean, if I woke up believing I was the Duchess of Cambridge folks might think I was temporarily insane (four of her could fit in my […]
Continue readingIt’s Prayer Vigil Friday! 11/11/11
Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. ~ Thessalonians 5:11 Welcome to Prayer Vigil Friday! Another Friday is here. Another week has passed. Now is the perfect time to reflect back on your week. Now is the perfect time to reflect back on the lives of […]
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On Saturday April 30, 2011, I had a phone conversation that would forever change my life. I wrote this blog post shortly after that day. Josh and I had been trying to get pregnant for quite some time. So when we were approached with the opportunity to adopt, especially considering the amazing family we were […]
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Philippians 4:8-9 Fill your day today with powerful thoughts, with freeing thoughts, with loving thoughts. Say a prayer of thanks, take a deep breath. Step outside, look up at the sky and smile…. And think about such things as these… Whatever is true, “If we once learn how to apply this never failing test of […]
Continue readingIt’s Prayer Vigil Friday! 09/02/11
I read a fantastic devotional this morning on the Proverbs 31 Ministries website. This is a great site for women and I encourage you to check it out. I have been working on my Prayer Vigil Friday post and happened to get this devotional in my inbox. When I read it, I knew that I […]
Continue readingIt’s Prayer Vigil Friday! 08/11/11
Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. ~ Galatians 6:2 One thing I have learned over the last six months is that I could not have come this far, and stayed this positive, were it not for the love, support and willingness of others to share my burden with me – […]
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Ask me and I will tell you remarkable secrets you do not know about things to come.~ Jeremiah 33:3 I can hardly recount the number of times over the last several years when I found myself desperately scanning the bible, searching for that perfect, written-just-for-me scripture that would assure me I would get pregnant that […]
Continue readingIt’s Prayer Vigil Friday! 07/29/11
…and His banner over me was love. ~ Song of Solomon 2:4 Dear Lord, I visualize your banner flying protectively over my head. A brilliant flag of strength and of comfort, of unconditional acceptance and love. Help me to remember your banner when I need courage. Help me to remember your banner when I feel […]
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“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.” ~ 1John 4:18 What are you afraid of? Isolation? Public speaking? Social situations? I used to have a pretty big fear of heights. I know it’s a pretty common fear, […]
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