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Tag Archives: reflections
“It Only Takes a Spark”
While at Family Camp, a conversation came up about old camp songs. “Kumbaya” was at the top of everyone’s list, but at the top of mine was a little song I learned when I was in elementary school. A friend … Continue reading
Posted in The Blogging Writer In Me, The Porch Post
Tagged encouragement, faith, God, inspirational, reflections
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The Uncluttered Life: The Beginning
This is actually where it all began. The Uncluttered Life journey, that is. It’s been a year and half since I was taken out of the big work world. Now, just for the record, my intent isn’t to start this … Continue reading
Posted in The Simple Life
Tagged declutter, encouragement, God, healthy life, home, life's journeys, reflections
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Oh, Lover of My Soul…
It was two weeks ago, at about this hour, that I was sitting at this very keyboard when a message came through on Facebook; a note from a childhood friend telling a group of us that another childhood friend had … Continue reading
Posted in Rays of Sonshine, The Journey
Tagged faith, God, lessons, life's journeys, reflections
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“I know the plans I have for you…”
What I am now, it is all because God poured out his special favor on me–and not without results…It was not I but God who was working through me by his grace. ~I Corinthians 15:10 Good Morning! How are you … Continue reading
Posted in Rays of Sonshine
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O Christmas Tree
It’s one of my fondest memories as a child. The first time I got to decorate the tree with my dad. While my mom was busy baking, my dad would set up the tree and then decorate it. I can … Continue reading
Posted in The Simple Life
Tagged christmas, faith, family, home, legacy, reflections, simple life
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Healing Balm
It happened two days ago. The work week had been a busy one, but I was feeling like I had an energetic spunk in my step. I was on track and moving through a very productive day. In spite of falling off … Continue reading
Posted in The Friday Morning Chat, The Journey
Tagged be still, encouragement, faith, God, inspirational, lessons, prayer, reflections
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Monday Morning Chat / September 8th
Today I return to… Work. It’s been a wonderful and relaxing nine-whole-days of vacation. We spent time with family and friends, but much more importantly (sorry family and friends), time together…just the two of us…reflecting on what’s behind us, deciding … Continue reading
Posted in The Monday Morning Pep Talk
Tagged encouragement, faith, inspirational, life's journeys, reflections, thoughts
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Fresh Perks
Lately, I’ve been struggling with “commitment.” I think you just reach a time in your life where you feel like you’re all committed out. Well…that’s where I’ve been. My introvert-self longs to draw in to where the world can’t ask … Continue reading
Posted in The Coffee Pot
Tagged encouragement, inspirational, lessons, life's journeys, reflections, thoughts
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To Be Continued…
When I first sat down to write this little piece, on this last day of April, I was going to start out by saying something along the lines of, “Well, as my Simple Life journey comes to an end…” April … Continue reading
Posted in The Simple Life
Tagged declutter, encouragement, God, healthy life, lessons, life's journeys, reflections, wheat free
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Simple Life – It’s About Time
Simplifying our home is beginning to take shape. We’ve paired down on the amount of stuff that we have. I’ve bagged up lots of clothing, and have boxed up décor items, appliances, dish sets and glasses that don’t have a … Continue reading
Posted in The Simple Life
Tagged declutter, lessons, life's journeys, organization, reflections, simple life, thoughts
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