Author Archives: kimberly

The Aftermath

Posted on December 16, 2012 by kimberly

It seems like everyone is talking about the tragedy in Connecticut these days. Mass emails. Off the cuff comments in person. Short posts on facebook trying to describe ideas that are way too big for one little “status update”. What … Continue reading →

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Advent Reflections

Posted on December 3, 2012 by kimberly

“A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots. The spirit of the LORD shall rest on him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, … Continue reading →

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I Made an Advent Calendar!

Posted on November 22, 2012 by kimberly

What is Christmas? It’s all about the incarnation. Christmas is truth wrapped in a small package. It’s God laying in a manger. It’s eternity touching earth. Christmas is hope. It’s what made Jesus’ life and ministry possible, which in turn … Continue reading →

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Thanks on a Stormy Day

Posted on November 19, 2012 by kimberly

There is nothing like a rainy, stormy day to give me reasons to be thankful. And a good thing! It’s Thanksgiving this week. I am still plugging away at writing down 1000 gifts. I started in early December 2011. I … Continue reading →

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Another Finished Project!

Posted on November 17, 2012 by kimberly

As I’ve said before, when I sew one of something, I usually sew enough to make me never want to sew one again. I can say I (hopefully) will not be making burp cloths again for a long time! It … Continue reading →

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Hand made burp cloths!

Posted on November 8, 2012 by kimberly

I had been wanting to spend some time making something by hand for my new little guy on the way. I know it’s normal, but I often feel guilty for not thinking about him much (although that is getting more … Continue reading →

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I Voted. With A Heavy Heart.

Posted on October 28, 2012 by kimberly

I voted today. I voted with a heavy heart. I say that because for a long time I had convinced myself that I was not going to send in my ballot. It’s not the candidates that bother me, really. It’s … Continue reading →

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Gifts #707-730

Posted on September 7, 2012 by kimberly

I’ve been writing down gifts…things in my every day life for which I’m thankful for awhile now. I got the idea from Ann Voskamp’s book 1000 gifts. The goal is to reach 1000, but then to keep going…because the things … Continue reading →

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Of Pain and Suffering

Posted on August 28, 2012 by kimberly

If God really loves us, why does he allow so much pain and suffering in our world? This is one of those age old questions asked both by believers and non-believers. Why is there so much suffering in this world? … Continue reading →

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Intentional Parenting

Posted on August 22, 2012 by kimberly

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about parenting. About raising my children. It’s hard, you know, being a parent. And it’s not because of the endless work or middle of the night wake ups. It’s not because of the long … Continue reading →

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