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Author: Heather L

I'm proudly married to my best friend, an active duty US Marine. I'm happily taking care of our homestead and our ever growing entourage of animals. I enjoy writing, reading, cooking, crafting, diy projects, and various outdoor activities. It's all about enjoying the journey of life with my family.

April 9, 2007
Heather L
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Marriage Monday: Nag, Nag, Nag

Posted in Christian Life

Better to live in a desert than with a quarrelsome and ill-tempered wife.A quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping on a rainy day; restraining her is like restraining the wind or grasping oil with the hand. Proverbs 21:19 and 27:15-16 “Ouch! I wonder if Solomon had experience with a “quarrelsome wife”? Have you ever been one? Are you prone to nagging and criticism? How have you seen this kind of behavior affect your husband, or others’ husbands if you are not a nagger?” These are the questions posed for today’s Marriage Monday over at Christine’s blog Fruit in Season.…

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April 9, 2007
Heather L
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Thinking Blog Award

Posted in Thoughts

Wow! I’m honored that Revee over at Country Roads awarded me the Thinking Blog Award. She said, “Devildogwife is a lovely Christian military wife and mother. Her blog is always a joy to read.” I just found out the Momma Roar also nominated me for the award. Thank you too!!! Thank you so much! I just wanted to say thank you. I will do my own nominating later in the week when I take a break from packing. Thanks!!

April 6, 2007
Heather L
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Good Friday

Posted in Holidays, and Thoughts

Forgiveness:“Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing” Lk.23:34Mercy:“Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.” Lk 23:43Submission:“Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit.” Lk 23:46 In His final moments on the cross Jesus showed us how we should live our lives. We should give forgiveness. We should show mercy. We should submit to those in authority over us. He made the ultimate sacrifice for us. Will we be willing to honor Him today by following His example?

April 6, 2007
Heather L
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Frugal Friday: Moving Tips

Posted in Thrifty Ideas

This week’s Frugal Friday tip has to do with moving because that’s what we’re dealing with at our house this week. How to move on a budget… Moving can get very costly (and stressful) when you don’t plan ahead. Normally, we would be having the military move us, but this time around we’ll be moving ourselves. One thing that is really cutting down on the cost is that we’re receiving packing boxes from a local business for free. We just need to go pick them up whenever we need them. This last time, we received a huge stack that should…

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