Hey everyone! I came across this old post of mine and thought it might encourage some of you who have fallen short during this fast. And it’s perfect timing as we enter into the last week! xo Someone asked me the other day if I had ever messed up on a fast. I had to laugh to myself. The answer, of course, is a HUGE YES!! I set goals every year — this year included — ...

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I had some requests for these fasting recipes, so here they are! 1. Eggplant and mushroom Ratatouille over spaghetti squash: Peel and cut up two large eggplant, 5 cloves of garlic, one onion, and some mushrooms. Sauté in a generous amount of olive oil till tender. Pour two cans/jars of meat-free spaghetti sauce over it and simmer until the eggplant is really mushy. Add slice black olives if desired. Spice it up with some red pepper flakes. Serve ...

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Need encouragement, challenge, connection and inspiration? All while sitting comfortably on your couch with a latte in hand? The JustONE Conference is a free virtual conference for all Pastors’ Wives and Women in Ministry. This 4 week conference will include over 20 speakers sharing from their personal lives and leadership. Each session will be shown 4 times during the week. So find a time that is right for your schedule, and join in! This year the conference ...

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I am beyond excited to announce that my new book for moms is now in available in print! That’s right — a real, ink and paper book that you can write in, fold down, drip coffee and ice cream into and pass on to your friends! The first release was Thursday Night, November 17th, at Sisterhood Shopping Nights, but you can still purchase it at any Celebration Location at the resource center. On December 18, ...

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Someone left an advance reader’s copy of this book, co-authored by Pastor Mark Driscoll of Mars Hill Church in Seattle Washington, and his wife Grace, on my desk last week. I haven’t read much by Pastor Driscoll, other than a few blog posts, and I have to say I was really surprised by how much I liked this book. I read it in three days, and found it to be very practical and also very ...

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