Author Archives: kimberly

My Thick Skull

Posted on July 22, 2012 by kimberly

Have you ever felt like a sermon was directed just to you? Like somehow the preacher knew exactly what you needed to hear and wrote it just for you? Today was one of those days…but first some background: As many … Continue reading →

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A Gift That Goes A Long Way

Posted on July 16, 2012 by kimberly

I’ve written many times before about why sponsoring children is a good thing. I sponsor three children through World Vision, but no matter what organization you go through, child sponsorship truly makes a difference in the life of that child. … Continue reading →

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Simple Joys

Posted on July 15, 2012 by kimberly

For those of you who have been following my blog for awhile, you know that I’ve been doing the 1000 gifts challenge. I’ve been writing down things I’m thankful for in a journal…hoping to reach 1000. I’ve slowed down a … Continue reading →

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How Much Is A Life Worth?

Posted on July 13, 2012 by kimberly

I’ve become increasingly worried about the food situation in West Africa as the months have past. Just last year there was a famine in the horn of Africa. Most of the world did not respond until thousands upon thousands had … Continue reading →

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Respecting Poverty

Posted on July 10, 2012 by kimberly

I’m reading All is Grace: A Biography of Dorothy Day by Jim Forest. The book was recommended to me by my husband. He thought that learning more about Dorothy Day would be right up my alley. He was right. Social … Continue reading →

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This Is My Song

Posted on July 1, 2012 by kimberly

As the 4th of July approaches, I am seeing more and more patriotically themed things floating around. Fireworks stands with little kids hopping around in Uncle Sam suits. Flags and shiny banners in windows. Lots of red, white, and blue. … Continue reading →

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America…The Capitol?

Posted on June 5, 2012 by kimberly

I recently completed another read through of Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins. It’s the second novel in the Hunger Games trilogy. I was a bit saddened as I read through the novel because I couldn’t help but notice the similarities … Continue reading →

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Readings for May 2012

Posted on June 1, 2012 by kimberly

I read some interesting books in May. I read a bit less than average again because we were traveling. Traveling used to mean that I’d read way more than average…that was back when vacations were relaxing. Now that I have … Continue reading →

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Courage

Posted on May 31, 2012 by kimberly

What is courage? I’ve been reading the book March by Geraldine Brooks. It is set during the civil war, and is about Mr. March (from Little Women) when he is involved in the war. Although it is historical fiction, the … Continue reading →

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Finally Finished!

Posted on May 14, 2012 by kimberly

Well, it has been years in the making, but I finally finished my 3rd quilt! I’m very proud. I don’t actually remember exactly when I started working on it…I finished the top awhile ago and then put it away for … Continue reading →

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