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2011 Local Bible Bee in Review

By on Wednesday, August 31st, 2011 | No Comments

The Bible Bee was a huge blessing to our family this summer!  It is organized so well, and it really encouraged all of us to get in God’s Word and stay there. If you’re not familiar with the program, here is the basic set-up: The first week of June, a box decorated with scripture verses [...]

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2011 Local Bible Bee in Review!

By on Monday, August 29th, 2011 | 2 Comments

{To read my post on the 2010 local Bible Bee go here.} {Madeline, Josh, Emily, Sarah, Katherine, Caroline} The day of the local Bible Bee {this past Saturday} was filled with the Word of God excitement and anticipation. We were privileged when we were not working on the written test or our oral rounds to enjoy sweet fellowship with [...]

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Storytime!

By on Friday, August 26th, 2011 | No Comments

For the first time, Lily could sense sadness in Elena’s voice.  Lily wanted her to stop talking about tributes and black horses and the palace—about everything!  It reminded her too much of her own nightmares.  But before she could tell Elena to stop, she had already begun again.      “Evidently, our tribute hadn’t met the qualifications.  [...]

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Long Denim Skirt!

By on Thursday, August 25th, 2011 | 3 Comments

Long skirts are the best- cute, comfortable, feminine, and practical–when you add denim to the mix, the skirt might even be better then jeans! Inspired by Olivia, I stitched up this one a few weeks ago. I love it! I used Butterick  3134 and lengthened it about 8 inches {no- I’m not that tall; the original skirt is [...]

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Picture This… His Grace

By on Wednesday, August 24th, 2011 | 1 Comment

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich. 2 Corinthians 8:9 No words can explain. No mind can comprehend. No heart can fully know.  His Grace. He Died. For Me. The  Wretched Sinner. [...]

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Gathered Clutch Tutorial

By on Monday, August 22nd, 2011 | 2 Comments

I love to find cute and easy projects that are practical as well.  The internet is a great source of ideas and inspiration–you can browse whenever you want, you can compare different techniques, and you can often find free patterns and tutorials.  What more can you ask for? Recently, I ran across a pattern for a small [...]

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Silver Lotus Designs Giveaway Winner!

By on Sunday, August 21st, 2011 | No Comments

Laurie K.!!!! I will be emailing you shortly! :D Thanks to you all who entered the giveaways this week!

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Winner of the Elegance For You Giveaway!

By on Saturday, August 20th, 2011 | No Comments

Is Emily! Emily- I will be emailing you shortly!

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Storytime!

By on Friday, August 19th, 2011 | 2 Comments

“Come with me,” Elena demanded, “I want to show you something.” Lily finally nodded.  And the two girls began walking toward the distant horizon. Welcome to the fourth installment of this story series.  I have loved planning and writing this story and I hope you will enjoy reading it.  Check back next Friday for the fifth section.  (If [...]

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Looking Back, Looking Forward. Reflections on Flame In The Darkness

By on Thursday, August 18th, 2011 | 2 Comments

When my Dad, Caroline and I were on the way over to Sarah’s house the idea for Flame in The Darkness was born. My Dad suggested that I start some sort of website or business. Many thoughts ran through my head but the one that stuck out to me the most was a website to encourage other [...]

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