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Blessings in Disguise

November 14, 2014 By momcafe 30 Comments

  Blessings… Another misunderstood anomaly. Most can easily identify the ones that illuminate goodness and light… They are everywhere, really. You don’t need too much effort to find them. They stand out, in smiles and good deeds and healthy children. Through wedding days and babies born and graduations. Even the smallest blessings are the biggest […]

Filed Under: Encouragement in Expression, Encouragement in Faith, Encouragement in Words Tagged With: Blessings, Darkness, Encouragement, Encouragement in Faith, God's light, Inspiration, Suffering

Grrr… To Gratitude

October 19, 2014 By momcafe 37 Comments

I wrote this post over two years ago, and I came across it and realized this principle is ongoing for us all.  I believe one of the greatest challenges and deepest joys comes from the fine art of gratitude… Even when you’re suffering. During the years that my daughter was sick, we learned together that […]

Filed Under: Encouragement in Faith, Encouragement in Healing, Encouragement in Motherhood Tagged With: Blessings, Gratitude, parenting, Phil 4:8, sickness, Suffering

What Teenagers Do With Their Pain: TToT: Finding the Good

July 19, 2014 By momcafe 72 Comments

Today I introduce you to one of the loves of my life, Sammy. If you were to meet her, you would quickly recognize her compassionate smile and her stunning ability to look glamorous in her thrift store finds. You would see a beautiful young woman, with a light that glimmers of love, but you will […]

Filed Under: Encouragement in Expression, Encouragement in Faith Tagged With: Abandonment, disease, Eating disorders, Encouragment, Pain, Self injury, Suffering, Teens

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