Tonight is Thanksgiving Eve. How many of us are up late cooking or straightening for guests? All so that tomorrow we can share a feast with friends and family, expressing gratefulness to one another and to God. The day takes effort to create, but really, all the best things do. It is a day for [...]
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This is a blog about living and parenting consciously as an act of faith. I'm a crunchy Christian mother, associate pastor, and writer who has attended seminary and founded a holistic mom's group. I share insights and resources I have gathered along the way. Learning from people with different perspectives is part of my joy. Please share your thoughts, experiences, and ideas respectfully.
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This is a blog about living and parenting consciously as an act of faith. I'm a crunchy Christian mother, associate pastor, and writer who has attended seminary and founded a holistic mom's group. I share insights and resources I have gathered along the way. Learning from people with different perspectives is part of my joy. Please share your thoughts, experiences, and ideas respectfully.
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