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Bringing Home Our Treasure

September 9, 2013

When we said YES to an adoption situation Wednesday afternoon, we knew our lives were changing. We also knew that we had been praying for the last few months as we looked at several different adoption situations that if the answer was no, for God to close that door. We also prayed that if God’s […]

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Of babies and toddlers and magic

August 11, 2012

Each day is a new day to experience the wonder that comes with having a little one. Yesterday Tyler watched over and over a video of himself. Each time he watched, his face had a look of pure joy and delight. He would yell along with the video, “Dad!!” and then laugh. We just sat […]

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Tomorrow is a BIG day!

December 12, 2011

I am giddy. I can hardly contain myself. I can’t believe tomorrow is finally here. What? What have we been waiting for??? FINALIZATION! Tomorrow is the day that Tyler is forever and all time officially OURS! What a day of rejoicing! What a glimpse this gives me of how God and Jesus must feel when […]

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sick of being sick

December 2, 2011

For almost 3 weeks now I have been sick. I am tired tired of being sick. My house is not the way I like it….the kids are doing fine. I have not gotten out enough….the stores are doing fine. I did not get to see the 4th Twilight premire….and I still haven’t been. And just […]

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Women of Faith

October 14, 2010

What does it mean to be a Woman of Faith? The Women of Faith conference is coming to North Carolina in November and I am going. It makes me think…for me, what does it mean to be a woman of faith? I asked Jesus into my heart when I was 5. Before then, I grew […]

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Is sleep overrated?

August 27, 2010

Is sleep overrated? I don’t think so. I just am having a hard time coordinating my sleep schedule with everyone elses. Like now, that most everyone is gone to school, I could go sleep. But last night, when everyone was asleep….I was wide awake. Any ideas for how to go to bed and stay asleep?

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17 things

May 31, 2010

17. I want my own little camper to decorate and play in. 16. I live life out loud…and sometimes that bothers people. 15. Mostly, I have kept my being adopted private…in a box both literally and emotionally, and only share it with a few choice people. Lately, the lid keeps blowing off. 14. I like […]

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friends

October 7, 2009

Dear Friends and Family, You have been so sweet beyond words during this time of craziness for me. I have been completely caught off guard with this allergy to soy. I feel as though my life got turned upside down and each time I think it is getting back on track, I eat something with […]

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Dangerous Women

May we be dangerous women.
May we be women who acknowledge our power to change, and grow, and be radically alive in God.
May we be healers of wounds and righters of wrongs.
May we weep with those who weep and speak for those who cannot speak for themselves.
May we cherish children, embrace the elderly, and empower the poor.
May we pray deeply and teach wisely.
May we be strong and gentle leaders.
May we sing songs of joy and talk down fear.
May we never hesitate to let passion push us , conviction propel us, and righteous anger energize us.
May we strike fear into all that is unjust and evil in the world.
May we dismantle abusive systems and silence lies with truth.
May we shine like stars in a darkened generation.
May we overflow with goodness in the name of God and by the power of Jesus.
And in that name, and by that power, may we change the world.

~ Lynne Hybels
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