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2013-01-16T00:05:42-04:00

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When God’s Voice Doesn’t Boom

Last updated on: January 16, 2013 at 12:05 am By Grace Sandra

~ Growing up as a kid in church, I always imagined God as a big old guy on a gold throne in the clouds. He had a beard and long hair; definitely a mix between King Triton from The Little Mermaid and Zeus. I always imagined His voice was big and booming. Like thunder and drums and fireworks. If you heard God’s voice the ground would shake underneath you. If you heard God’s voice you would have no choice but... Read more

2013-01-15T00:05:53-04:00

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Technicolor Jesus

Last updated on: January 15, 2013 at 12:05 am By Grace Sandra

~ “I just want to hear God. To know how he’s speaking to me” she said tearfully, looking at the ground her shoulders slumped in defeat and frustration. From the Bible belt area of the North otherwise known as West Michigan Amy had come to the recommit her life to Jesus at the Urbana Missions Convention. Though she had gone to church her whole life, knew all the right answers and that God theoretically was present she felt like she... Read more

2013-01-14T08:15:30-04:00

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When God Speaks the Unexpected

Last updated on: January 14, 2013 at 8:15 am By Grace Sandra

Day 2 of “When God Speaks {or doesn’t} kicks off with a heartbreakingly beautiful story from another beloved friend, Dabney with whom I had the pleasure of working with while I was at InterVarsity. Trigger warning for those who have lost children. ~ Last week I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl during my 21st week of pregnancy. Katherine Goodwyn Robinson was born on January 2nd, 2013 weighing 11 ounces and was 9 inches long. Kate died during labor... Read more

2013-01-12T14:19:27-04:00

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I Love You Infinity

Last updated on: January 12, 2013 at 2:19 pm By Grace Sandra

As I head off to Tampa today to work my lil’ tail-feather off for 8 days, I thought it would be incredible to allow my blog to be occupied by a diversity of authors. Today begins the beginning of a new series: When God Speaks {or doesn’t}. I’ve invited 12 gifted writers to share their stories of open or closed communication with God, and I’m amazed at what they all have to say. So. Let’s roll… Today we begin with... Read more

When God Doesn't Speak

When God Speaks

2013-01-08T09:40:48-04:00

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So. I’m in my late thirties now

Last updated on: January 8, 2013 at 9:40 am By Grace Sandra

I turned 36 on the eve on New Years Eve. I had a great day getting mani/pedi’s with one of my favorite people in the world. She took me to Bigby’s and out to dinner. We did all the things that besties do best. But, and you knew there was a ‘but’ coming, I have since come down from that day to feel somewhat disappointed to be labeled with the “late 30’s” tag. I’m it. Does my disappointment in hitting... Read more

keeping a clean house

2013-01-04T08:46:33-04:00

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My One Word for 2013

Last updated on: January 4, 2013 at 8:46 am By Grace Sandra

In early December I started mulling over the one word I would focus on for 2013. I haven’t done this an official way before though in this past year God was speaking to me so clearly through the idea of “making me new.” The idea that newness was coming gave me courage to push through, not settle for janky living, not lose hope. For 2013, as I prayed I believe the Lord led me to the word: Establish. I’m praying... Read more

2012-12-30T08:08:38-04:00

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36 Birthday Pearls

Last updated on: December 30, 2012 at 8:08 am By Grace Sandra

Today is my 36th birthday, y’all! Here’s 36 life lessons I’ve learned in 36 years. I’m not perfect -surprise!- but I try like the dickens to live by each of these. My 36 pearls of wisdom for you, peeps! In random order. 1. People are hurting, err on the side of kindness. If they aren’t now, they will be soon. So many of us, so often in misery taken out by life’s ugly curve balls. Your kindness can make all... Read more

2012-12-28T23:27:13-04:00

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My 2012 in Review

Last updated on: December 28, 2012 at 11:27 pm By Grace Sandra

Earlier today, I begun planning out my 2013 plans, dreams & B.H.A.G.’s. (Big, hairy, audacious goals). I made a date with Ransom at Target to do so… I believe an annual review of the previous year with a solid plan for the next is vitally important behavior for those of us wanting to live graceful, purposeful, beautiful lives. (Did I just shamelessly plug my blog tagline? YUUUUP! =) Do you need resources to do this yourself? No fear, my friends,... Read more

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2012-12-26T21:36:06-04:00

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Protected: Long on Love, Short on Toilet Cleaning: Our Merry Little Christmas

Last updated on: December 26, 2012 at 9:36 pm By Grace Sandra

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2012-12-15T17:14:57-04:00

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For You, Netizen (+ giveaway winners)

Last updated on: December 15, 2012 at 5:14 pm By Grace Sandra

netizen |ˈnetəzən| noun a user of the Internet, esp. a habitual or avid one. ~ The one that helped me want to snuggle R1 & R2 a little bit longer: “It hit me in the darkness of his cluttered room that these days are numbered. Some night in the future, Little Dude will ask me to snuggle with him before he falls asleep, and I will have no idea that it will be the last time. I won’t know to... Read more

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