No novel inspires me more than the New York Times bestseller The Help by Kathryn Stockett. It inspires me to fight, to write, to change the world. Considering that the extreme horrors of racial segregation are behind us, a passion to fight and write for has yet to grab my attention. But something inside tells me it will one day present itself. Perhaps...

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If you happen to fall into the 115.5 million viewers of that cute little girl singing on America's Got Talent, then you watched as the cameramen focused on her sweet, darling mother with tears in her eyes as she watched her baby sing in front of some of the biggest names in the music industry. Well, the biggest name. *cough, Simon Cowell cough*...

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MY BEST FRIEND AND I Monday, my youth group and I drove a couple hours upstate to a large lake for a day on a boat.  As a group, we tubed; we water-skied; and we wake-boarded. Because of the large quantity of kids, we used pontoons instead of speed boats, but it was still a blast. The overwhelming amount of quality time with...

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A lot of sorrowful things happened this weekend. I found myself subconsciously mumbling, "Oh, it's very sad." My heart goes out to everyone suffering from one lost -  every life matters.  But all of this sadness has given me a mind to share with you today a list of thankfuls. The Lord has blessed me with so many things. So many beautiful things....

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This is what I imagine you to be thinking as you open this post: "Wait, isn't it the Proverbs 31 woman?" Yes, it is, but this evening I would like to explore the idea of what a Colossians 3 woman would look like.  As I recently re-read this passage, I was struck with the commands Paul was presenting to the people of Colosse...

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The same "new beginnings" excitement hits at the beginning of June as it also does at the end of August and the first of January. New activities, new routines, new people -- excitement drips in the air. As does the humidity. Anyway, I was driven in this anticipation to come up with  a list of goals for the next month in wake of...

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After a long and stressful week, I greeted Sunday with open arms. This one day in seven is the Lord's weekly reminder of his care and understanding of our human limitations both physically and spiritually. I am so thankful for it. I've rounded up a couple of thoughts on which to end the evening. "If God were not only to hear our prayers, as...

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I have a simple DIY for you all tonight. I threw these gifts together for my brothers' teachers and thought I would share it with you. :) MATERIALS: Succulent Plants - medium sized Top Soil Some Sort of Metal Pail -  I used these Wooden Heart Cutouts Black Letter Stickers - 3D Hot Glue Gun Twine - not shown Now the procedure is...

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The Susuehanna Yes, Memorial Day is more than just a three day weekend. More than a kick off to summer. As a nation, we thank those who gave everything they had to our protection and defense as citizens of America. We grieve with those who have lost ones dear to their hearts. But, we also celebrate their memory by celebrating the country they...

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