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The Idea of Forgiveness

The Idea of Forgiveness

This week, the concept of forgiveness has really been on my mind. Thursday, it was something that just weighted heavily on me. Friday, Facebook reminded me of a small short story I wrote about forgiveness that I had made over twelve years ago. Saturday, we were having a meeting going over some Hope’s Haven material, …

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DIY Decorative Birch Trees

DIY Decorative Birch Trees

January can be a difficult month. The hubbub of Christmas is over and things start to return to our normal routines. But at some point I usually get a little restless. What better way to dispel the restlessness than with a craft! I made a clay cabin a little while ago and I wanted to …

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DIY Faux Wood Box Decoration

DIY Faux Wood Box Decoration

So I was inspired by a craft store… again. Does that happen to anyone else? You go to a craft store just to “look around” and find something cute and think, “That’s cool! I could totally make that. And it would be cheaper too…” And the wheels in your brain start turning. Well, it happens …

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Peaches n’ Cream Ginger Float

Peaches n’ Cream Ginger Float

Ah, September. Does anyone else have a hard time letting go of summer? I know I sure do! My friends and family start talking about fall and I’m like “Shhhh! No no no I want to keep wearing shorts and running around with bare feet!” I’m not ready for pumpkin spice everything until the I …

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The Journey to Worlds End

The Journey to Worlds End

Catching your breath at a pristine vista. Sitting on a picnic table near a clear, bubbling stream. Your face dripping with perspiration as you push on up a steep rocky slope. The feeling of the cool damp air on your skin as you wander through a labyrinth of boulders covered in lichen and ferns. These …

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