Mom grew up on a farm in the Deep South with crops, over 600 acres, and 250 head of cattle, horses, a herd of pigs, some chickens, and dogs lying under and on the porch.
She loved to ride the tractor with her Daddy, George. She had a soft spot for him (still does). He was a dimpled, blue-eyed ...
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Embracing Your Strengths: Class Orientation
So today we are NOT starting to talk about the first chapter, no, not just yet. I wanted to provide us with a chance to get a little organized first. First of all, it is great if you have your book already! That way, if you are planning to break this down into a daily routine, you can begin ...
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What is Abundant Living?
So today we start a new routine at GirlsGrowingwithGod; and this whole week is kind of the introduction to the new schedule. Today is Monday, and on Mondays we will begin to explore Abundant Living, an area of topics inspired by the words of Jesus: The thief comes only to steal and kill and ...
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Christmas Break. Goals for the New Year: Stewardship
Stewardship: the conducting, supervising or managing of something; especially: the careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one's care (Merriam-Webster.com).
We always think of church fund-rasing campaigns when we hear the word "stewardship", but it is so much more. When we ...
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Christmas Break. Goals for the New Year: Dare!
I was going to call this goal "Do Hard Things" - a phrase I heard from my new friend Amy, who participated in a youth conference of the same name. She actually had to overcome some personal illness in order to attend, so she did a hard thing before she even got there! I like my word ...
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Christmas Break: Upcoming Schedule
Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us ...
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