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A Tale of Two Sarahs: A lesson in poverty
The heat radiated from the open flame. Within a minute, sweat started appearing on my back, causing my shirt to cling to my body. The already warm and humid air combined with the heat from the fire...
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Rock N Learn Phonics Review
Phonics DVD Volume 1 & Phonics DVD Volume 2I am an avid reader, and I can't wait to pass on a love of reading to my own children. I know that learning how to read on their own will open up a whole...
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Does Child Sponsorship Make a Difference?
Does child sponsorship make a difference? Does it even matter? While in El Salvador with Compassion International, I had the opportunity to see firsthand the impact that being a sponsored child made in...
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"MathTacular" Review
Math was never my favorite subject when I was growing up, but learning fundamental math skills is essential for future academic success. "MathTacular!: Unbelievably Understandable Math" from Sonlight...
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Violence and Poverty
Violence is like a cancer. When it is present, it slowly tears down your defenses, leaving you vulnerable to a host of other problems. Poverty and violence go hand in hand. Those without power and...
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What's my motivation?
Maybe I'm nuts, but occasionally I let my imagination run away with me. Sometimes my train of thought goes something like this:"Dear Lord, please let me win this blogging contest,because if I win this...
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Sparky's Birthday Surprise - A Fun, Free App to Teach Fire Safety
Learning fire safety is an important lesson for children of all ages, but how do you communicate this information to young kiddos in a way that they will remember it? The answer: You make it fun!The...
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FINALLY able to " Say Goodbye to Survival Mode"
Let's be honest here. For the last few years, I've existed in what is commonly known as "survival mode." Meaning: laundry usually gets done when the last article of clean clothing hits the floor, I...
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Andrea's Story - An invitation to be God's hands and feet (part 1)
Have you ever taken a moment to look back on your journey and wonder, how did I get here? The story of how I got to be connected to my Compassion sponsored child, Andrea, is one of those God-sized...
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Andrea's Story (part 2)
In June of 2013, I traveled to El Salvador to meet my sponsored child, Andrea. This is the story of how we met.When we arrived at Andrea's project location, I scanned the crowds of children, looking...
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One Day: A lesson in living in the moment
One day.My house will remain clean.There will be fewer dishes in the sink.My laundry pile will shrink.The noise and chaos will be replaced by peace and quiet.I know one day I'll miss it:The busy...
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On Christianity and Cupcakes
Cupcakes can be Kryptonite for young children (and let's face it, as adults we're not immune to their wily ways either). How else can you explain how a small baked treat can cause an otherwise normal...
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"Balanced" by Tricia Goyer Book Review
I'm still new to the whole work-at-home mom routine. In fact, sometimes I have a hard time knowing whether or not I can even call myself a work-at-home mom, because currently I earn little to no money....
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5 things NOT to say to a pregnant woman (and some safer options)
As of the writing of this blog post, I am 40 weeks and one day pregnant - meaning my due date has come and gone, and yet, here I am - still very much pregnant. While I'm passing the time, I thought I'd...
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To my son on his first day of Kindergarten
Dear Ben,Life is a series of letting-go moments.This may be the first, but it certainly won't be the last.Today is bittersweet for me. I love watching your face light up when you talk about school. I...
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Word-Filled Wednesday - Psalm 119:103
Introducing Word-Filled Wednesday! God's word is powerful and has the ability to challenge, encourage, and change us. Each week, I'll be featuring a verse on the blog. Feel free to print the image for...
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The Ministry of the Messy
The doorbell rings. My heart stars racing. My eyes scan the room. My mind quickly races through all of the possibilities of who could be on the other side of that door. Maybe it’s just a package being...
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Word-Filled Wednesday - 2 Corinthians 4:18
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11 Things Every Mom Needs to Start Doing
As a mom, it seems that on some days my to-do list is bigger than I am. Don't worry, this "to-do" list is designed to be a blessing rather than a burden. Here are some practical ways to improve your...
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