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Over six years ago I moved away from a friend who never forgot about me. She has always kept in touch through mail and offered the sweetest encouragements. I have moved numerous times since then and am currently living in … READ MORE

My salvation, friends, family, cool mornings in the summer, my jobs, I only have a 5 mile drive to my job (in Atlanta!), my beautiful apartment, my church (North Point is awesome), my work out place & other things too … READ MORE

Gifts captured by moments: -White curled water and the thunderous roar that comes when a wave breaks, washing white foam onto the sand. -Salty Air tossing the waters. -A chance to treasure the “lasts”. -Hand-written notes from a five year … READ MORE

Yesterday I was at Starbucks. The baristas were a little slow and one had made quite a mess spilling a drink…the man beside me said what I thought was “there are blessing everywhere”. I mused aloud “yes! Indeed there are!”. … READ MORE

Beauty comes when we choose to love. Not because our partner is loveable or it is easy. Beauty comes when we love because we are loved. By: Vicki Loh

A week before my husband died, five months ago, my son’s wife-the daughter of my heart- left him and their sons.  We have always been close, but during the past 5 months, my son and I have had almost daily interactions … READ MORE

As I laid in my closet this morning, where I go to spend time with God. I’m listening to this ” Break Every Chain ” by Jesus Culture. I being to think about the young girls in this world broken. … READ MORE

I found you.   A messenger of a mother I have asked for.   Your eloquent style is more than I could have hoped.   Thank you.     Motherhood is new to me, and I feel in- over-my- head … READ MORE

  I am reading the book One Thousand Gifts and it is such a blessing! Ann Voskamp writes with the mind of an artist. An artist of expression through written words! I thank God for finding a kindred “thanks” seeker/receiver! … READ MORE