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Help! I’m a new mom!

Posted on January 30, 2013 by myredandpurplelife

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I read a wonderful blog post called How to Help a New Mom. It contained some really practical ideas. Having some friends who just had new babies, I was excited to put these to use. However, I realized that I … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Hope & Love Tagged Christian Faith, new mom

Re-Focus (Part 2)

Posted on January 29, 2013 by myredandpurplelife

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I hope you had fun thinking about your goals for 2013! There has definitely been lots going on in my mind, it was hard to keep my goals limited. Like I said in my previous post about goals, some areas … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Hope & Love Tagged Christian Faith, leadership, parenting

A New Normal

Posted on January 25, 2013 by myredandpurplelife

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Your New Normal

With my husband’s work schedule, our typical Friday’s are a morning “off” together as a family, then he goes to work, comes home for supper and has youth til late into the evening. The first few weeks I dreaded being … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Hope & Love Tagged Christian Faith, parenting

Beautifully Tempted

Posted on January 24, 2013 by myredandpurplelife

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Since my arrival to Pinterest, I have never seen so many enticing photos of perfectly in shape bodies telling me that I only need two weeks to get these abs, or this butt, or those legs. Being pregnant always makes … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Hope & Love Tagged Christian Faith, new mom

“Teach, and live with purpose.”

Posted on January 23, 2013 by myredandpurplelife

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2 Tim 3

While reading in 2nd Timothy 3, I was challenged by three things that Paul said were obvious to the man he was mentoring. But you, Timothy, certainly know what I teach, and how I live, and what my purpose in … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Hope & Love, Uncategorized Tagged Christian Faith, leadership

Re-Focus

Posted on January 22, 2013 by myredandpurplelife

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This is a much overdo post since January is almost over! It has been percolating in my mind as I have thought about goals, vision and “resolutions” for the new year. Since becoming a stay-at-home-mom, I have found that I need goals … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Hope & Love Tagged Christian Faith, new mom, parenting

Inspired by the Vujicic’s

Posted on January 18, 2013 by myredandpurplelife

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After sharing this video to my Facebook page yesterday, I have been reading a little more about the “man without limbs”, Nick Vujicic. I have to say I am nothing short of awestruck, inspired and challenged by his story. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Hope & Love Tagged Christian Faith, marriage

Accepting $1.00

Posted on January 17, 2013 by myredandpurplelife

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I love finding the opportunity to bless or help someone. It is so exciting to be able to be God’s hands and feet at work. I find it hard to be the one receiving the blessing, if it makes me … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Hope & Love Tagged Christian Faith

Where It All Started

Posted on January 15, 2013 by myredandpurplelife

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where it all started

When I lay on my left side (the one they say is best in pregnancy) in bed and look up a little, I see two pictures. One is in a frame that is newly cracked from my son throwing something … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Hope & Love Tagged Christian Faith, marriage

My Bossy Kid

Posted on January 11, 2013 by myredandpurplelife

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A toddler accomplishment

Patience is the ability to count down before you blast off.  ~ Author Unknown On one particular day, I was feeling a little overwhelmed by all of my toddlers demanding and pointing. I could not believe how bossy this kid … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Hope & Love Tagged Christian Faith, new mom, parenting

Within the Womb

Posted on January 10, 2013 by myredandpurplelife

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Rebekah with Jacob & Esau

Being on my second pregnancy, I am starting to notice the difference between my two kids so far. Caleb was continuously active within me with kicks that reminded of a soccer player. He has not disappointed my observation and has … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Hope & Love Tagged Christian Faith, new mom, parenting

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Hey there, my name is Monica! Thanks for stopping by my little site. I pray you feel refreshed & encouraged by each post you read. I am a stay at home mom to a beautiful little boy with another baby on the way. I'm also the assistant to our church youth pastor, who is my husband! Our lives are interesting, but we're having fun serving the Lord & dreaming big!

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