Three peat… and a three book giveaway!

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Wikepedia definition: Three-peat is a term used primarily in American sports to refer to winning three consecutive championships. The term, a portmanteau of the words three and repeat, originated with the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association, during their unsuccessful campaign for a third consecutive championship during the 1988–89 season. The term is a registered trademark owned by …

Kara’s House

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I don’t know how a heart can be heavy and relieved at the same time, but it can. Today, Kara Tippetts, a friend to so many—a wife, mother, daughter and sister went home to be with Jesus. We knew it was coming. We’ve been preparing for this for a while. But the sting is still there. At first, I was …

The Truth about Parenting Colicky Babies

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There is a club for parents of colicky babies. A no fee–except for your sanity–club. You might not have signed up for it. But a small baby came out screaming and stayed screaming, and in that moment, your membership was renewed for life. The following are a few signs you are the parent or have been the parent of a …

Fifty Years of Marriage. This is love.

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There’s a certain movie coming out this week—one I won’t even mention the name of. I could go on and on about my feelings on it and how much I fear young girls and boys believing the lie that behavior like that equals love. When I worked at a crisis pregnancy center, I saw so many young teenagers believing what …

It’s Finally Here!

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It’s book release day! My book baby is officially entering the world today. Many of you have asked me where it’s available, and while I don’t know if each city is the same, I do know that I’ve personally seen Love Inspired books in Barnes and Noble, Walmart, and Mardel. Most book stores should carry it. But now, enough about …