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Video blogNovember 6, 2015

God’s Underhanded Gifts

By Stacey

I have been contemplating the topic of God’s gifts lately, and I must say that I have been surprised at some of the things…

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Video blogSeptember 29, 2015

A Wild Romance – Falling Madly in Love with God

By Stacey

  Anyone up for a wild romance?! We women are most definitely wired for it – we love the thrill of being pursued, feeling adored,…

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Sacred serviceJune 10, 2015

Power of Affection

By Stacey

I love how our lives and our days were Divinely created to offer us fresh starts repeatedly. Each day is new. Each morning we have a…

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Sacred serviceJune 1, 2015

When Praying in Secret is NOT the Way to Go

By Stacey

(INTRODUCTION: I’ve been reading the book “52 Things Kids Need From a Mom” by Angela Thomas, and I must say, I have been pleasantly…

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BlogMay 27, 2015

The truth about Josh Duggar from a Christian perspective

By Ryan

My wife Stacey and I just discovered news surrounding Josh Duggar’s past.  We were big fans of the Duggars – and still are.  Yet the…

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Sacred serviceMay 27, 2015

To the Mama Overwhelmed with Housework

By Stacey

Dear Overwhelmed Mama, You have my heartfelt sympathy and compassion. I have very recently been where you are and know how desperate you may…

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Fire from heaven
BlogFebruary 20, 2015

Job’s mind-blowing first response to adversity

By Ryan

There are many lessons to learn from the book of Job, but this morning I was struck by the first chapter of Job. The first thing that…

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Sacred serviceJanuary 24, 2015

Dear Older Woman

By Stacey

Dear Older Woman, I am a young mother of a few small children. I write this letter from my heart and hope that it…

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BlogJanuary 21, 2015

The biggest lies I know, #1: entertainment can give you rest

By Ryan

My wife Stacey and I have been through several ‘iterations’ of thinking on television and online media since we’ve been married.  In one season…

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Sacred serviceJanuary 15, 2015

Essential Oils Safety During Pregnancy & Nursing!

By Stacey

Essential Oils are a relatively new love of mine. Since I discovered them a little over a year ago, I have used them for…

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Sacred serviceJanuary 12, 2015

What To Do When You Can’t Sleep

By Stacey

Most of us have been here – the place of wide-eyed frustration – desperately wanting to sleep but simply can’t. So, what do we do…

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Sacred serviceDecember 17, 2014

How To Avoid “Bad” Holiday Food!

By Stacey

The holidays are here. And suddenly we’re surrounded by plate-full after plate-full of “bad” food. How can we avoid the holiday overeating? Or the tempting treats…

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Sacred serviceDecember 8, 2014

Strengthening Your Faith (Part 2)

By Stacey

God is FAITHFUL! Amen and Amen! How could I possibly find words to describe the way I feel?! (The picture above does me justice!)…

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Sacred serviceDecember 5, 2014

Strengthening Your Faith

By Stacey

Have you done it as well? Have you ever prayed to the Lord that He would do whatever it takes to strengthen your faith?…

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