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There’s Some Sawdust in my Eye and I Want it OUT!

ByJody

My husband sent me a post today and it is truly the BEST that I have read regarding the media craziness over “Ben and Jerry’s” and “Chik-Fil-A”. With my eyes cleaned out from Mr. Noble’s wise and pithy words, I was then able to enjoy eating my chicken sandwich and Chunky Monkey ice cream! “Ben…

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What Will You Do/Give Up for Your Children?

ByJody

Most parents would answer this question with something like: “Whatever it takes.” or “Anything.” But from my own experience and observation, I do not believe that is true. I am writing this as I look back over 30 years of being a mother, not to criticize but as I tell my children frequently, “Don’t make…

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Northern Travels

ByJody

  I hope to be traveling more during this season in my life and I want to share some of the great places that I have found that may not be well-known by Travelocity, Expedia, and Kayak. Speaking of which, dealing with those “super-saver” websites are great as long as your online reservation goes through…

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Book Review: She’s Got Issues by Nicole Unice

ByJody

Maybe we know we often create our own messes, so we assume we should clean them up. – Nicole Unice from She’s Got Issues (ISBN#: 1414365101) Wife, mother, ministry leader, and counselor, Nicole Unice brings her giftings, knowledge, and life experiences into a book that will peel you like an onion and reveal the source…

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Too Busy to Put Kids to Bed? There’s 24-hour Day Care!

ByJody

Today’s article on msnbc.com begins with this sentence: Juggling parenting with a high-powered career and hectic social life is a challenge anywhere in the world. And in that first sentence the problems are identified. Parenting is by far the hardest work I have ever done. From the time that I was aware that I had…

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“Lost December” by Richard Paul Evans

ByJody

Released on November 1, 2011, Richard Paul Evans has given us another ‘gift’ of a wonderful story that teaches us like a modern day parable. Every year it seems Mr. Evans has brought forth such an inspired work and Lost December does not disappoint. Based on Jesus’ original prodigal son, Mr. Evans’ character, Luke, squanders all…

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Duff’s Tavern & Grill, Vicksburg, MS

ByJody

Like many people, I took a road trip during the Christmas holidays to have time with family. Ours was a 12-hour drive and often on those long trips, we have chosen “fast food” which usually sacrifices quality for speed. Thanks to the wonderful new aps on my phone, I searched through my navigation system for…