Category Archives: Being Real

Season of Giving

Posted on November 20, 2014 by AnnieB

I remember back when Katie was about 8 years old someone was kind enough to take her Christmas shopping. When she got home she was bursting at the seams to tell me what she bought me for Christmas. I remember … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness

Posted on November 18, 2014 by AnnieB

This is a post I wrote November 14, 2013 about forgiveness. I felt it was worth sharing on my blog because of the transparency. I have held a grudge with a person for 301 days. Today is the day I … Continue reading →

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Sucked Dry

Posted on November 13, 2014 by AnnieB

I want you all to do a little test with me. Close your eyes and picture yourself as a tall glass of water. Now I want you to picture everyone in your life with a big straw. Pretty straws in … Continue reading →

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The Big Lie

Posted on November 12, 2014 by AnnieB

The Big Lie One of my pet peeves and a phrase that just gets under my skin is “God never gives you more than you can handle.” What a bunch of crap. I can think of many times when I … Continue reading →

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Childlike Faith

Posted on October 31, 2014 by AnnieB

This is my great nephew Landon. He lives in Florida and rarely has the opportunity to see or experience snow. The week before their New Years trip to see Grandma and Cool Moose (grandpa) who live in North Carolina where … Continue reading →

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Faith in Action

Posted on October 27, 2014 by AnnieB

My friend Kim is one of the kindest most giving people I know. She would never say anything bad about anyone and she would do anything for you. She has such a big heart especially when it comes to dogs. … Continue reading →

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Hedge

Posted on October 7, 2014 by AnnieB

I would always giggle a little when people would pray for a hedge of protection. Really? A hedge? I guess I picture a small line of shrubs in a wavy pattern along the school sidewalk or down the neighbors walk … Continue reading →

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Control

Posted on October 1, 2014 by AnnieB

I’m not ashamed to admit that I can be a bit of a control freak. Not only a control freak but as my daughter affectionately refers to me as a fixer. I can’t think of an area of my life … Continue reading →

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Calm in the Storm

Posted on September 29, 2014 by AnnieB

“Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat.There were also other boats with him.  A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped.  Jesus was in … Continue reading →

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What the ……

Posted on September 29, 2014 by AnnieB

I woke up this morning with the Word of God on my mind, in my heart and being spoken from my lips. Somewhere mid day I felt feelings bubbling up inside that I knew were coming but I wasn’t ready … Continue reading →

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