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Cinnamon Rolls and Other Smells
Priscilla | Jan 31, 2010I spent some time with a wonderful woman last month. Her home was impeccable, her recipes delicious and her family admirable. Her four children – three girls and a boy – are all grown now. Her youngest, a teenage son, is the only one still at home and she is dedicated to making sure that […]
Read MoreFrugal Friday Winners
Priscilla and Rachel Anne |What awesome stories ya’ll shared! They really highlight the power of commitment and the faithfulness of God to go above and beyond to meet our needs – even in the face of impossible odds. For example, I loved Melinda M.’s diary excerpt from her journal in 2007. Reading exactly what she was going through three […]
Read MoreFrugal Friday – Tell Your Story!
Priscilla and Rachel Anne | Jan 28, 2010Frugal Friday has been a really fun series here at Going Beyond. We’ve gotten scores of great tips and been inspired to “live like no one else – so we can live like no one else,” as Dave Ramsey so eloquently says. Your participation each week has turned this into a real conversation about money, saving and […]
Read MoreThanks for Leaving Me Some
Rachel Anne | Jan 27, 2010My husband, Tom, and I were out running errands the other day. One of our stops was at the grocery store, which is always an adventure with him. He usually goes for the exotic jams, interesting bread, and savory snacks that I never come home with when I’m on my own. I glanced down and […]
Read MoreFeeling Limited?
Priscilla | Jan 25, 2010I read a blog post today by author Sally Clarkson. It encouraged me. She discussed the need for us to accept our God given limitations and flourish within them. The well-known story of David and Goliath was a great illustration. King Saul offered David his amour to go out to battle against the giant […]
Read MoreTime Well Spent
Priscilla | Jan 24, 2010It’s hard for me to wrap my mind around today’s date. When I turned on my computer, opened my calendar and saw the number “25” at the top of today’s square, I was a bit overwhelmed. Can’t you believe that it is already the 25th of January? February is only a few days away. […]
Read MoreFrugal Friday Winner
Priscilla and Rachel Anne | Jan 23, 2010Wow! Did you read all the great suggestions and tips for frugal vacations? I’m really excited about “thinking outside the box” when it comes to planning something fun for my family this year. Thank you everyone, for sharing your ideas . . . and keep them coming, just for the fun of it! Our […]
Read MoreFrugal Friday – Vacations
Jan 21, 2010It’s only January but I have a strange feeling that someone, somewhere has already wondered when and where they can take a vacation. With the holidays long gone and the daily matters of life pressing in, the thought of kicking back, relaxing and taking it easy sounds like a great idea. But then again […]
Read MoreFitness Advice?
Rachel Anne | Jan 20, 2010Back when Priscilla and I used to walk together, I wondered why our 3 mile circuit around the neighborhood was making her get really fit and skinny and it didn’t do nuthin for me. “Must be my genes,” Priscilla offered gently. I felt a little better. Until I found out she was CHEATING on […]
Read MoreGoodest Mom
Rachel Anne | Jan 19, 2010Beth and Priscilla’s conversation about motherhood yesterday was wonderful. Beth’s words were so encouraging and real, and I bet every mama out there breathed a little breath of thankfulness for what she shared. Yes, “parenting by faith” strikes a chord when you feel like a failure in this motherhood business. I still need that […]
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