Carey Bailey

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Advent Bookmark: Week One

November 28, 2012
Image via DaySpring I strive to create ways for you and God to connect in the midst of motherhood. Daily I am asking God for vision, ideas, and direction. As I pondered how to present the scripture readings for Advent I was wanting an option that would feel super user friendly as I know we all have so much going on. But, I also know choosing Christ first is the best way to energize my day and your day! This Advent bookmark will provide you with daily scripture reading that will guide you  ...

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Crafts/Printables

My Pinterest fail that is now family.

November 27, 2012
* I was offline last week and didn't get a chance to share this guest post on Not Quite Amish. While I have never had dinner with an Amish family my mind imagines their meal time functions as this beautifully well oiled machine that hums. Oh, how I wish this was the picture of my family meals. I work outside the home and typically get home past 6:00 p.m. and I am tired. Not only am I tired but my kids are also tired from a full day at preschool and my husband is tired from a long day at  ...

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Advent/Christmas

Put the ADVENTure in your Advent.

November 26, 2012
Would you be surprised if I wished you “Happy New Year?”  It is the beginning of the year for Christians! Long ago, the church divided the year into seasons that celebrate the life of Jesus, and began with Advent, a time of looking forward to the coming of the baby who would be the Messiah. Before everyone could read, they learned the lessons of the Bible through pictures, (think stained glass windows), colors, plays, festivals, and traditions.   Many of those same ways of learning about  ...

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Motherhood/Parenting

A Fresh Perspective.

November 21, 2012
Picture your world differently.  Imagine yourself living in the middle of a country side with only a handful of others within your immediate proximity.  Your ideology has changed.  Your perception of life, breath, hunger, comfort, health, resources… God… has shifted.  You no longer expect ease to be a daily part of your day.  Ease of food.  Ease of relationships.  Ease of clothing and comfort.  Ease of water.It’s all different.Picture yourself joyful.  Imagine yourself thankful.  Now,  ...

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