Faith - Living Above the Noise

Do you struggle with any of these?

Finding your purpose as a Christian
Feeling removed from God’s love and grace
Feeling like a fake when it comes to your faith
Tired of living in a culture that’s forgotten about God

Well, you’re in the right place! God takes our life and grows into what He designed us to be! Yes, He lets us stumble and fall, but He always offers grace to become more than we could ever expect. Solid answers are found in the Bible. — I share my favorite lessons in spiritual growth. Join me as we look for ways to live out our faith with integrity.

Be encouraged!

Happy And Blessed Thanksgiving!

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Inspiring Blogs – The Loft Link Up

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We Broke the Mold and Raised Responsible Adults!

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Lessons from the Ruckus of Life

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Finding Quiet In A Noisy World

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Becoming A Woman of Worth

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Christmas – Tiny Tim’s Way

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Making Personal Idols — How To Avoid Becoming A Slave To Your Habits

As you release the years worth of deception that have crept into your heart — the idols you’ve been holding onto for comfort and happiness — God will enter in and reveal just what it is

My Struggle to Find Focus — Biblical Truth for a Blogger

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On Blogging, Facebook, And Being “Liked”

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God’s Plan For Our Children’s Relationships – Part Two

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Adapt – My Word For The New Year

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Leaky Plumbing And A Humbled Wife

Let’s Start With The Negatives We’re all used to getting advice that offers us a quick answer–the “positives” to work towards. We grasp at them like there’s no tomorrow! “Just tell

What Do You Value?

What is the value of a coin? A car? A house? A person? A human soul? The term ‘value’ has many connotations. What is valuable to one person may not be to another. A coin

Living Above the Noise – New Look, New Focus

I took a break from blogging this past six months. I needed to regroup and discover my focus. When I started blogging four years ago, I was still full swing into parenting and just getting

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