Tag Archives: Growing Spiritually

Skeletons in my Kansas City Closet

Posted on September 4, 2013 by dbythesea

I started this blog 3 years ago, with a desire to be authentic, expose my real struggles as a Christian and share my faith in God, so that I might encourage others and bring glory to His name, as well … Continue reading →

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Living with Boundaries

Posted on July 28, 2013 by dbythesea

I have always wanted to live my life with a sense of vulnerability, but with healthy boundaries. I haven’t always known how to do this, though. I either get trampled on because I’m way too vulnerable, or I become so … Continue reading →

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SILENCE

Posted on January 4, 2013 by dbythesea

It’s a new year and I haven’t written in my blog for 3 months. Usually, God will put something on my heart to share, but lately, things have been pretty quiet…internally, that is. I’ve been struggling with this silence and … Continue reading →

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Praise Before Promise: My Mothers Day Story

Posted on May 20, 2012 by dbythesea

MAY 2012 Mother’s Day is a very special day for me. Not just because I’m a Mom, but because I was told I never would be one. Several doctors said that I would most likely never conceive children, or something … Continue reading →

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What’s in Your Garden?

Posted on March 26, 2012 by dbythesea

SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012 What’s in Your Garden? Springtime reminds me of when I was a kid and my Mom started a garden. I remember being excited about it, but I didn’t know anything about gardening. I was about to … Continue reading →

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Final Hour Faith

Posted on March 26, 2012 by dbythesea

TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2012 Final Hour Faith Have you ever been faced with a problem and not know it’s outcome or resolve until the very last hour?  The stress and anxiety associated with those events can be torment. But they are … Continue reading →

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A Seasoned Life…

Posted on March 26, 2012 by dbythesea

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2011 A Seasoned Life Autumn is a beautiful time of year.  It is when I begin to see the obvious change of season from summer. Although last week we enjoyed unusual warm temperatures and sunshine here in … Continue reading →

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Scratch and Sniff Relationships

Posted on March 26, 2012 by dbythesea

THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2011 Scratch & Sniff Relationships I just recently read a great book about a family who sold everything they owned to travel the states in an RV with their 4 children. Their mission? In a nutshell, to … Continue reading →

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Stop Asking So Many Questions!

Posted on March 26, 2012 by dbythesea

MONDAY, MAY 23, 2011 “Stop Asking So Many Questions!” As a mother of 2 little girls, 9 & 11, I find myself answering many questions about so many things. “What? When? Why? How?” It can be exhausting. I’ll plan out … Continue reading →

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What’s So Amazing about Grace?

Posted on March 26, 2012 by dbythesea

FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2011 What’s So Amazing About Grace? It doesn’t seem that long ago when I was a kid in church half-heartedly paying attention to the sermons. My sister and I would restlessly entertain ourselves in the pews while … Continue reading →

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