The Trouble with Dead Christians: They’re Still Dead

the trouble with dead christians

The Trouble with Dead Christians: They’re Still Dead I remember quite vividly the funeral of a dear friend at the ripe old age of 43.  At the time I was 30, and I may have considered her “middle-aged.” Now, myself at 46, I am certain she wasn’t.  As her husband and young son stood at…

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Get a Bikini Ready Body In Two Easy Steps

Get a Bikini Ready Body In Two Easy Steps

Get a bikini ready body.  I’d be lying if I said I didn’t frequent the Dr. Oz page.   The desire starts early.  Our fourteen-year-old just performed in a recital and when she watched the video after she said, “Oh my gosh, my abs are a mess.” While choosing her swimsuit, she lamented the same.…

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God and Weight Loss: Get Skinny for Jesus

I love Jesus and I am on a diet for weight loss… constantly.  This is how me and my muffin top roll. I want to be #skinny4jesus, even though that’s not what He asked of me. I overheard this conversation between the vandals, my three and five-year-old sons as they ate popsicles on the porch…

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Lost Marbles, Chronic Illness, & The Father’s Love…

Lost Marbles, Chronic Illness, & The Father’s Love… 3

“Baby boy, what are you looking for?” I inquired of our youngest vandal son, Charlie. Charlie was digging deep in a toy bucket, tossing this and that over his shoulder. “Maaawbles.” Fully aware there were no “maaawbles” in the house as they pose a serious choking hazard to our baby foster-love, I assure him, “Charlie,…

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TWENTY EIGHT DAY CHALLENGE… CHECK!

Excuses, Excuses: Escaping Condemnation - Rejoicing in the Freedom 3

As our little-foster love would say, “TAAA-DAAAA!” 28-Day-Challenge… CHECK! Seriously this was so fun. I love you each. Be sure and check back on FACEBOOK LIVE 02.28.17 at 8PM Central for a TWO DRAWING giveaway. The Swing by Tracy Reifkind and TheMomCafe.com ‘s Christine Carter’s Book Hope and Help While Healing! And make sure you like…

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TWENTY EIGHT DAY CHALLENGE… CHECK!

Excuses, Excuses: Escaping Condemnation - Rejoicing in the Freedom 3

As our little-foster love would say, “TAAA-DAAAA!” 28-Day-Challenge… CHECK! Seriously this was so fun. I love you each. Be sure and check back on FACEBOOK LIVE 02.28.17 at 8PM Central for a TWO DRAWING giveaway. The Swing by Tracy Reifkind and TheMomCafe.com ‘s Christine Carter’s Book Hope and Help While Healing! And make sure you like…

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Weight Loss Freedom: Losing while Losing

Weight Loss Freedom: Losing while Losing

Weight Loss Freedom: Losing while Losing… The perfect dieting storm has reared its ugly head. I haven’t lost another pound since the original 11 I lost when I started.  But I haven’t gained.  I have lost inches and most importantly, I am free from the belief that there is any failing in my faith walk that…

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Win by Losing: Stop the Stress – Get a New Dress

Win by Losing: Stop the Stress – Get a New Dress 1

You should relax, you have too much stress. Or as our 5-year-old vandal says, “I have too much stresses in me.” And I know all the tricks of the trade.  I even sell essential oils.  So I had used my meager earnings to buy a more expensive blend… Stress Away. From the family room, the…

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Win by Losing: Stop the Stress – Get a New Dress

Win by Losing: Stop the Stress – Get a New Dress 1

You should relax, you have too much stress. Or as our 5-year-old vandal says, “I have too much stresses in me.” And I know all the tricks of the trade.  I even sell essential oils.  So I had used my meager earnings to buy a more expensive blend… Stress Away. From the family room, the…

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Minus 116 Pounds and Counting: When You Believe God

Minus 116 Pounds and Counting: When You Believe God

Hey Friends, life has been hard. My husband’s aunt, his mom’s twin sister just passed-away. Losing her has been like loosing Iris all over again. It is hard to lose such an integral part of a family. We have laughed and cried a lot. We are still transitioning our little foster-love home.  Our oldest son…

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