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Guest Blogger: Wynter Pitts | Girls and Squirrels – 3 Ways To Avoid The Drama
Wynter Pitts | Jan 16, 2014The first time I laid eyes on Wynter Pitts’ magazine – For Girls Like You – I knew it was going to be something special. . . just like her. Filled with creativity, beauty and refreshing conversation, both she and her magazine are a breath of fresh air. Wynter’s a mom. That’s the headline of […]
Read MoreTrouble Maker
Priscilla Shirer | Jan 14, 2014I admit, I got into a lot more trouble than my siblings. Honestly, during my teenage years, I probably got into more trouble than all of them put together. Of the four of us, I was the one who kept my parents up late at night worrying, distressing about my fierce rebellious streak and wondering […]
Read MoreYou Mean Me, God?
Priscilla Shirer | Jan 12, 2014One of the bright spots in our new year has been welcoming a new member to the Going Beyond team. After volunteering with us this fall, our new friend Nicole has stepped into a full time position at our ministry. I love her for so many reasons – her professionalism, creativity, innovation, vision, servant’s heart, […]
Read MoreGuest Blogger: Christine Caine | No One Ever Drowned in Sweat
Christine Caine | Jan 09, 2014There is nothing ordinary about my friend Christine Caine. Except somehow there is. It’s hard to explain actually. You have to meet her yourself to see the beautiful simplicity of her life as a loving wife to Nick and mother to Catherine and Sophia. She’s just a girl that loves to exercise, drink coffee, eat […]
Read MoreSpeaking God’s Word Over Our Kiddos
Priscilla Shirer | Jan 07, 2014One of my greatest joys is reading blog comments, tweets and emails from YOU. Whenever I get a free minute, I love sitting down and hear about the things that are on your mind. Recently, I’ve been getting one particular question quite a bit. It has to do with something I mentioned in one of […]
Read MoreNotes From My Quiet Time
Priscilla Shirer | Jan 05, 2014” . . . .So the woman went her way and ate, and her face was no longer sad.” 1 Samuel 1:18 A couple years ago, I read through the Bible in a year. It was a wonderful exercise that opened my eyes to so many stories and lessons I’d never seen in the Scriptures […]
Read MoreGuest Blogger: Shundria Riddick | Run Anyway!
Shaundria Riddick | Jan 02, 2014I. LOVE. THIS. POST. I also NEED it. It’s a hard combination really – loving something that you need. Most of the time, the things that give us butterflies in our stomachs and make our mouths water in anticipation are things that we don’t really need or, worse, things that actually do us a disservice. […]
Read MoreListening In
Dec 29, 2013The familiar story of David and Goliath is still chalked full of amazing encouragement for anyone who wants to claim victory in the battles of life. From the time I was a little girl, I’ve been told this story of great heroism: one young boy risking life and limb to contend with a fierce warrior […]
Read MoreHome For The Holidays
Dec 22, 2013Hey sister, Glad you are here today. I hope you are signed up to receive the Jewelry Box article each month. I always enjoy writing something to encourage you in your walk with the Lord and hopefully challenge you as well. This month, I’ve been contemplating the real reason for the season and the myriad of […]
Read MoreSavor the Seasons
Dec 19, 2013Aside from my own mother, there is no one that has influenced my mom-life more than Chrystal Hurst. She is an author, speaker, teacher, wife, mom, CEO of the Hurst household, my next door neighbor, one of my closest friends and also . . . my sister. She’s three years my senior and has been […]
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