Isolation sounds depressing because it is. Social distancing stinks more than you thought. For real. Is your neighborhood like mine? Many people have been creative to display cheerful messages in their windows or yards. This link was sent to me today from Curt’s school. It is awesome! We need to be careful, though. You may […]
Do you want a pick-me-up? Some say that making bread by scratch is a labor of love. I have to agree: there is nothing quite as delicious as fresh bread straight out of the oven. During these uncertain times with all the kids in the house and more time on our hands, you may find
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( for: actual quarantine, school closures, weekend social distancing, anytime!) NEW! Online music class for toddlers and preschoolers! Music and Me has created an easy and satisfying way to spice up your life with your busy child at home. CHECK IT OUT! “Music in My Backyard” is an engaging online music course created for 1 1/2
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Is this allowed? Wearing a beanie in the house? I went on a walk with Angela this morning and am still trying to warm up. FUN! I am suppose to be putting together a birthday box for Adam in Brazil (His birthday is in a month and a half! GOT TO GET IT IN THE
Women must be given rights, be valued as equal citizens in order for there to be political peace and progress. An article in the Economist about Bride Price supports claim that high bride prices and polygamy in Africa creates a shortage of brides which has contributed to violence in many African countries. In the above
I invite you to “Come to Jesus.” Here are some ways you can do this: Pray. Pour your heart to Him. He is there. Ask God a question. Thank God for the scriptures. Ask for His Spirit to be with you. Then ask God your question. Next, listen to your thoughts and write them down.
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Hello! I have to say that this past week, our third in Utah, was quite relaxing for me. Kay and Lyla made it home to Colorado safely, but it took them two days because of another snow storm. She had planned on spending 4 nights and ended up spending 8 because of weather delays on
Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey into the Afterlife (Second half of Chapter 15) by Eben Alexander, M.D. Transcribed by Kristin Shaeffer (Please note that I purchased this audiobook on Audible. To study and share my favorite part of the book, I transcribed the audio of and around Chapter 15 to the best of my
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by Greg Trimble on GregTrimble.com This is a great article. The link is for the whole article. The end is my favorite: “Friends, especially in your youth, have a more powerful influence over you than anything else. No kid just goes out and seeks after porn on his own or on a whim. No kid
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It is a long story. After praying about it, we all knew we were suppose to move to Utah. Lots of little considerations led us to know when, where and how. We still aren’t completely sure why. IT WAS HARD – emotionally and physically. We sorted through our junk – collected over 18 years of
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