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Thoughts on Hospitality

January 24, 2013

Hospitality vs Entertaining

Him: Is it okay if I invite them over? Me: How long will it be until you get here? Him: Maybe twenty minutes. Me: {sigh} I'll hurry up and see what I can do. I remember the days of having that kind of conversation. I remember the stress. My sweet … [Read more...]

God-Sized Dreams: Can’t Fly Solo

January 22, 2013

Dream God-Sized Dreams

I'm a quiet, semi-shy person by nature. Stepping into a group of strangers and expecting to connect with them makes me want to run screaming from the room. Or at least throw up. Outgoing is not one of my personality traits. Remember Holley's … [Read more...]

Do You Have a God-Sized Dream?

January 7, 2013

Dream God-Sized Dreams

Do you want to be part of the team? It was one of those moments where my heart raced. My gut said that this would be important. Not just important... life-changing. When Alyssa asked me to be part of the 30-Day Giving Challenge team two years … [Read more...]

Keys for the New Year: Expectation & Letting Go

January 1, 2013

Key to New Year Change

Happy New Year, friends! Don't you love the feeling of a fresh start? I know a lot of people are spending today making lots of New Year's resolutions. Me? Not so much. I decided to take a different approach this year. This year is about two key … [Read more...]

Packing Away Christmas

December 28, 2012

Packing Away Christmas Decorations

Have you started yet? Have you pulled out the boxes and tubs and packed away Christmas? We haven't. I don't think I can quite yet. Well, part of that is because my friend Joy is coming for a visit. Part of it is that it went by too quickly, even … [Read more...]

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Welcome! I'm Jennifer - wife and homeschooling mom, Jesus-follower, lover of big ideas & good books, encourager, essential oil user, website designer. I have a crazy love for baking, printables, and hospitality. So grab a cup of coffee (or lemon water), prop up your feet, and stay for a while.
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