A journey of broken beauty…

  • The Power of Music
  • What’s in a Song?
  • Creative Zen
  • A Kid Noone Wants
  • My volunteer job
  • My volunteer job
  • Lost in 1812
  • Lessons from the Baxters
  • Misplaced Faith
  • Temptations
  • Rich and Satisfied
  • Survival Truths
  • Anxiously Waiting Patiently
  • Peace in a Storm
  • Miniature God
  • Listening for His Voice
  • Into the Unknown
  • When Prayers Aren’t Enough
  • This “God” Thing is Getting Old
  • The Power of Music
  • What’s in a Song?
  • Creative Zen
  • A Kid Noone Wants
  • My volunteer job
  • My volunteer job
  • Lost in 1812
  • Lessons from the Baxters
  • Misplaced Faith
  • Temptations
  • Rich and Satisfied
  • Survival Truths
  • Anxiously Waiting Patiently
  • Peace in a Storm
  • Miniature God
  • Listening for His Voice
  • Into the Unknown
  • When Prayers Aren’t Enough
  • This “God” Thing is Getting Old

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faith, family, life lessons, love

When Prayers Aren’t Enough

Since learning that my young nephew has cancer, I’ve experienced severe emotions. The first were shock and disbelief. At times I’ve been gripped by fear. I’ve also felt helpless. That…

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February 1, 2010
blessings, economy

I Parked My Jet at My Castle

I just tripped over an article about Forbes Top 400. The people named are all billionaires. If you’re like me, you don’t even know how many zeros that is off…

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October 4, 2009
blessings, church, life lessons, spirituality, working mom

Bear With Me

Bear with this uncharacteristically long post. I’m going somewhere. My life is in a state of flux right now. My heart and mind are filled with thoughts that are dying…

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March 9, 2010
  • spirituality

    Smoker Envy

    Babetta / April 3, 2009

    I’ve always marveled at the dedication of a smoker. Rain, shine, sleet or hail… At a place I used to work, non-smokers protested the cloud of smoke at employee entrances, so smokers were…

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  • beauty

    The Bra That Brightened My Day

    Babetta / April 1, 2009

    I know loving a bra seems impossible, but I was actually inspired by an advertisement for a bra! While perusing an Avon brochure that randomly appeared in our mailbox, I found myself in…

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  • blessings,  economy,  gratitude

    Thankful for Monday

    Babetta / March 30, 2009

    This is hard for me to say. I’m learning to be thankful for Monday’s. Even though it signifies the end of my wonderful weekend, it gives me something to thank God for. Throughout…

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  • church,  gratitude,  love,  spirituality

    Convicted

    Babetta / March 28, 2009

    The question is, “If you were on trial for being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?” I read this in a Voice of the Martyrs devotional I’m going through…

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  • love,  relationships

    Just Details

    Babetta / March 26, 2009

    If you’ve ever seen Everybody Loves Raymond, you know that Ray and Debra have a very unique and funny relationship. In this particular episode, Raymond has just proposed to her. While she’s squealing…

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  • body image,  self-image

    Plus Sized?

    Babetta / March 24, 2009

    When America’s Next Top Model first aired on UPN, I tuned in. I thought it looked interesting, and it was entertaining. After what seems like 100 seasons, I don’t watch any more. But…

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  • love,  relationships,  self-image,  spirituality

    Marry Me Now!

    Babetta / March 22, 2009

    While surfing, I unwittingly stumbled onto a show, Surprise Wedding, on the WEtv network. The show features 5 couples who have been dating long-term. The men refuse to commit to marriage, so the…

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  • blessings,  church,  economy,  gratitude,  politics,  pregnancy

    UNFPA

    Babetta / March 20, 2009

    The UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is an organization that is committed to providing healthcare and promoting dignity for women around the world. Many of you may be aware that HIV/AIDS is…

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  • current events,  love,  relationships

    Nothing Says I Love You Like a Busted Lip

    Babetta / March 18, 2009

    On my way to the doctor, I observed a billboard containing those words. No explanation needed. It was followed by a hot-line number for domestic abuse. With Rihanna and Chris Brown in the…

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  • blessings,  gratitude,  spirituality

    30 Degrees of Separation

    Babetta / March 16, 2009

    This past week, our temperatures soared into the upper 70’s and lower 80’s. Unseasonably warm, as the meteorologists say. We enjoyed it so much. We actually has to wait for it to cool…

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