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My sweet baby is now five months old. She is constantly melting hearts with her interactive smile! One evening at mass, I had her...
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- Jun 25
- 3 min
Unlocked by the Holy Spirit
Growing up, I didn’t know a whole lot about the Holy Spirit. To me, the Trinity consisted of God our Father, Jesus our Brother, and the...
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Abby Thomas
- Jun 4
- 3 min
He Has a Gift for You
Last weekend my oldest sister and her family hosted a Pentecost party! We gathered to celebrate the birthday of our church. Before we...
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Leah Brix
- May 28
- 2 min
The Last Sin Eater
I know I’m late to the party, like usual, but I just discovered the awesomeness that is Audible. I actually gifted Adam with an Audible...
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Abby Thomas
- May 21
- 3 min
Pop Quizzes after Pentecost
“One Mississippi, two Mississippi, three Mississippi, time’s up!” These nagging words were followed by an aggressive shoulder tap from...
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Abby Thomas
- Apr 23
- 2 min
Spring Cleaning Burnout
Spring is officially upon us! We embraced the beautiful weather with countless walks around the neighborhood, iced coffee, and open...
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Abby Thomas
- Apr 2
- 3 min
Hosanna Through Donkey Ears
My back was killing me. It felt like I was carrying the weight of the world. My legs were tired. I was unsure of how long I could...
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Leah Brix
- Mar 26
- 3 min
Once Upon a Time I Ran
I ran my first 5k when I was in my early twenties. Because of my overactive brain, I quickly bored of the repetitive movements of one...
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Abby Thomas
- Feb 12
- 3 min
Lord, Teach us how to Pray
As a twenty-two-year-old, I stood in front of a confirmation class and gave the most moving talk about prayer….or so I thought. I hit all...
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Abby Thomas
- Dec 18, 2022
- 3 min
The Comfort of Mary's Lap
As a first time mom, it is really hard to sift through all of the research, opinions, and personal testimonies that come my way. On top...
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Abby Thomas
- Nov 20, 2022
- 2 min
An Attitude of Gratitude
The week of Thanksgiving always stirs up conversations about the people and things in our lives that we are the most grateful for. We can...
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Leah Brix
- Oct 30, 2022
- 3 min
My Insatiable Appetite for Learning
I have always loved learning for the sake of learning. When I cook supper, I will listen to podcasts ranging from Indigenous people in...
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Abby Thomas
- Oct 23, 2022
- 3 min
What is Next?
I have been teaching elementary music for the last 5 years, but this has been the first year that I am returning to the same school and...
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Leah Brix
- Oct 16, 2022
- 4 min
Hotdish, Hand-Me-Downs and the Hail Mary
Hotdish, hand-me-downs and the Hail Mary. A frugal mom’s journey to sainthood. Does that sound familiar to you? If it does, I would be...
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Abby Thomas
- Oct 9, 2022
- 3 min
A Gift that is Freely Given
I have super exciting news!! God gave you, yes you, a set of unique skills and gifts that He empowers you to use to further His kingdom...
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Leah Brix
- Oct 2, 2022
- 3 min
Being Afraid of the Doorbell
“Ding dong!” “Oh crap! It’s the doorbell!” I get a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach. I am embarrassed by the rubber boots...
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Leah Brix
- Sep 18, 2022
- 5 min
New School Year, New Family Goals
Two weeks ago, I wrote about recalibrating my life. In case you missed it, you can find it here- Recalibrating Each Season. Every new...
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Leah Brix
- Sep 4, 2022
- 3 min
Never Tomorrow
“Why is it never tomorrow?” My frustrated 4-year-old asked me. I got tongue-tied as I tried to respond. “Tomorrow is just always the...
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Abby Thomas
- Aug 28, 2022
- 3 min
Transitional Hacks
There is a definite shift in the air this time of year. Not only are the days getting shorter and the temperature cooler, but there is a...
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Leah Brix
- Aug 21, 2022
- 3 min
Recalibrating Each Season
Life isn’t measured by how much we accomplish, but by how well we loved. How closely did we resemble Christ Himself, and how effectively...
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