The Gospel Centered Woman website. This is a new site created to supplying great resources for discipling women with the gospel as a central focus.  When reading Wendy Alsup's post about the site coming out she mentions the site authors being "burdened that each of us understand the depth and breadth of what Jesus' has done for us. And, like me, they are particularly burdened for women to understand these things." What a blessing!! To have sisters and brothers...

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While I don't ever aspire to have a "pinterest home" or ever be able to make "bunny butt" cupcakes (yep, they're real). I'm thankful to find my value in the Lord rather then in my own "abilities" as a homemaker.  (Read a great post by Laura Leonard, "Why Women Are Obsessed with Pinterest" here) I do however like to keep pinterest on hand for easy no bake recipes, free prinatbles, great fonts, and a bit of inspiration for those winter days...

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I took this picture at sunset on a fall day in Port Elgin.  Andrew and I were sharing a few days at a cute little cottage with my parents. We were celebrating my Moms victory in surviving breast cancer that year. It felt so sweet to walk with her and Dad through the harbour, savouring God's goodness and beautiful creation. I will always cherish this time, full of beach walks with Mom, warm hot chocolate...

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These 9 Festive Fall Drinks from Craftberry Bush, especially the Nutella Hazelnut Hot Chocolate - umm, yum. This is an easy pumpkin Krispies treat recipe.. its so simple even I can make them. Oh my, this "citron" chunky knit scarf by Peony Knits, gorgeous. I bought a scarf from Josie last fall, all of her scarves are handmade and beautiful. ANDDD.. it was fun learning even more about our Canadian Thanksgiving from Mrs. Oatmeal. ...

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My mom recently got me into this book after borrowing it from a friend. Its been such an intense and interesting read. I was able to find the book at my local library and couldn't put it down. The book has some great insight into the FLDS community and why it's so hard for women to leave it. I will be praying for those that are still involved in this lifestyle and religion (especially those located in...

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From my family to yours - we are wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving.  I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service, though formerly I was a blasphemer, persecutor, and insolent opponent. But I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly in unbelief, and the grace of our Lord overflowed for me with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ...

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Lisa-Jo Bakers wrote an amazing post 10 Things To Do Differently *Before* You Lose Your Temper on her blog Surprised by Motherhood. This is a great resource for a mom with one or many children running around her home. Jen Wilkins wrote a wonderful post about cherishing all of the personalities and gifts that God blesses a child with in her post when your child's personality annoys you. This adorable wrap is a MUST BUY...

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Here are some fun Memory Verse Cards I designed to keep on my nightstand and in my bible. ...

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His birthday was at the end of September, but I think he might have this card hanging around for quite some time on his desk ;) Photo cred: Sarah-Bear Van Kruistum (snapped up North on Labour Day holidays) ...

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