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Why does God Allow Difficult People in our Lives?

Some people are justso difficult to get along with. There’s Negative Nelly, who always complains and expects the worst. She can never seem to be happy about anything. There’s Confrontational Collette, who likes to point out every one else’s flaws. She loves a good argument and often picks a fight. There’s Drama Queen Doreen, who […]

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Sol Republic’s Tracks Air Headphones

It is that time of the year again. Kids are going back to school. What better way to get ready this back to school season, than by winning an awesome pair of Sol Republic’s Tracks Air Headphones? These bad boys are wireless, and have some cool features: Stellar sound Dual-device connectivity 15 hours of battery […]

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Hummingbird Cupcakes Recipe

Everyone has heard of banana bread and carrot cake and coconut cream pie and pineapple upside down cake. But it takes a very special someone to introduce you to Hummingbird Cake. Hummingbird Cake is like the child prodigy of the aforementioned desserts. What would happen if all four got married and had kids? Hummingbird Cake […]

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Black and Gold: My Favorite Fashion Color Combo

Who doesn’t love a good color combo? Perhaps the most popular color to pair with every other color is gray: gray and yellow, gray and teal, gray and pink, gray and blue. In fact, I’m beginning to think the whole gray phase must be coming to an end. It will resurface, I’m sure, just like […]

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Professional Photography Tips to Help You Take better Pictures

One of my first friends here in Indiana, Nate, started his own photography business (Nathaniel Allen Photography) with his wife four years ago, in a stunning move of boldness and decision. He is now one of the most popular and talented photographers in our area, and he is only getting better. I asked him for […]

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Verse Prayer – Deuteronomy 31:8

Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; He will neither fail you nor abandon you. – Deuteronomy 31:8 Verse Prayer – Deuteronomy 31:8 Father God, You are so good. I am humbled by Your love and care for me. I cannot even […]

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Whatever You Do

So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Cor. 10:31 ESV This year one of my goals is to focus on getting more healthy. Although... [Continue Reading]

Rejoice In The Storms

When I began writing for this column I knew that some of the topics would be emotionally difficult for me. This journey I am on is full of ups and downs, smiles and tears. The... [Continue Reading]

The Final Hurdle – Part 2

The Final Hurdle – Finale! (continued from last week’s column) “Violet’s Mom! Violet’s Mom!” My heart was still racing from the fall when I realized that there was someone yelling in the crowd, “Does anyone... [Continue Reading]

Pin of the Week {intro}

I am excited about a new weekly “blog hop” here on Moms of Faith. We will be featuring a “Pin of the Week”. This is for all of your Pinterest lovers out there! All you... [Continue Reading]