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Everyday Life • Owen • Parenting • Writing

Moving

September 9, 2014July 10, 2021Mary JoLeave a Comment on Moving

“I can see the sun moving!” Owen caught the yellow glare of it in streaks climbing the porch rail surrounded by shadow. “It started here and has moved all the way up here already.”

“Wouldn’t it be neat if we had a camera that would capture it all d…

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America • Church • Writing

To Wet a Match

August 12, 2014July 9, 2017Mary JoLeave a Comment on To Wet a Match

Like so many of you, I’ve been reeling from the horrifying ISIS stories coming through my news feed. I look at the photos and weep, because these are my brothers and sisters and they are no less worthy of protection, of freedom or of comfort than I am,…

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Everyday Life • Family • Marriage • Women's Ministry

The Entrepreneur’s Wife

August 7, 2014July 5, 2020Mary JoLeave a Comment on The Entrepreneur’s Wife

When I married Kris I knew a few things he didn’t know. I knew that he could do more than he thought he could, and I knew that he would start a business.

He had no desire to start a business and told me so, but I knew he would anyway.

There wer…

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Everyday Life

Renewing My Vows

July 1, 2014December 8, 2023Mary JoLeave a Comment on Renewing My Vows

So long ago I said I need a Savior and repented of all the horrible things I’d done up to the age of seven.

Then many years later, at 18 I found myself in need again. This time I realized more clearly than ever that my Savior wasn’t just a far away…

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Family • Mission Trips • Parenting

Quivers, Arrows and Straight Shots

June 25, 2014May 9, 2020Mary JoLeave a Comment on Quivers, Arrows and Straight Shots

On Father’s Day I posted on facebook that my best parenting decision, aside from my choice to follow Christ, was marrying my husband Kris. I meant that, and this past week reinforced that idea in my head.

It seemed that Psalm 127 was quoted numerou…

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America • Church • True To Life Stories

To Worship at Your Feet

June 24, 2014July 9, 2017Mary JoLeave a Comment on To Worship at Your Feet

“Ugh….where’s the instruments? Why can’t I hear anything but the alto on the worship team? Why is it so bad? It’s nothing but drums and alto…seriously…drums and alto? I am trying so hard Lord, I’m trying to worship, it’s not the song, it’s not…

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Stones From Jordan • Women's Ministry • Writing

Well, I Think…

June 10, 2014February 16, 2021Mary JoLeave a Comment on Well, I Think…

Truth is interested in Love. In perpetuating God into our individual circumstances and watching us walk out the Word in confidence and joy.

*I see them, and I WANT to say something. I want to correct it, to…

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Embracing The Distaff Side • Everyday Life • Family • Parenting

Windbreak

May 25, 2014July 6, 2020Mary JoLeave a Comment on Windbreak

Praying for my kids isn’t a little thing I do in the evenings before bedtime.

Praying for my kids isn’t a ritual around the table.

Praying for my kids isn’t a part time practice, spurred by anything that looks like habit or tradition.

Praying f…

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America • Arden Court • Everyday Life • Family • House

Little Lawn Mower

May 16, 2014March 2, 2021Mary JoLeave a Comment on Little Lawn Mower

I went green for my lawn.

I needed a small lawn mower so I could work on my lawn myself and not have to call someone every time it needs a basic run through. With the problems I’d had with my back and the very steep hill we have in our back yard, I…

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Church • Embracing The Distaff Side • Family • Marriage • Parenting • Women's Ministry

Moms Are Amazing

May 8, 2014July 6, 2020Mary JoLeave a Comment on Moms Are Amazing

I know that title may sound a little like I’m tooting my own horn…because I’m a mom too…but I am really thinking of the moms I’ve observed over the years, mostly those who’ve walked the path ahead of me and seemed to navigate the snap back curves a…

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