January 2019, Revival

POWER Part 1: Positive Attitude

Nothing can revive you or awaken the Spirit within you like a positive attitude. Despite your best efforts, it can be tough to remain positive. I personally believe you have to work to remain positive. It’s not that you are a negative person. It’s just that a negative attitude tends to come more naturally. When I talk about a negative…

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January 2019, Revival

Revival Introduction

When most of us think of revival, we picture a church meeting where the preacher warns us of the sinful lives we are living & works to dedicate ourselves to getting on the right path with God. This is one type of revival but I want to discuss something different. When I think of revival, I think of reawakening. Perhaps…

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January 2019, Revival

Beginnings

The new year has started & it is a month of beginnings. The days & weeks lie ahead of us like a blanket of fresh snow: clean, unmarked, & waiting for us. Too often we rush into the new year with a long list of resolutions & plans, only to burn out or give up in frustration a few weeks,…

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Guilty Mommy Guide 2 Life

Welcome!

Welcome! I’m Jean Ann Duckworth, founder & director of Simple Joy. We have many exciting things planned for you in 2019, including the launch of our GraceSpace social network for women & our Sisters of Simple Joy small groups. We are working to develop programs & materials for women to access no matter where they live. Features include: Online classes;…

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Decorating, Halloween

Elegant, Gothic Halloween Decorations

I’m always looking for new ways to decorate my home for different Holidays! Sometimes, the traditional colors & styles get to be boring! It’s nice to shake things up once in a while! Family Circle has done just that with these fabulous ideas for an elegant Gothic Halloween. These ideas are simple to replicate & inexpensive. That’s a trick AND a treat…

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Autumn, Home, Home Decorating, Home Decorating, Seasons

Creative Fall Centerpieces

Decorate your table this Autumn with elements from the outdoors. Purchase a few things from the grocery store. Add items from the craft store. Then scour the yard, neighbor & park for other pieces to create beautiful centerpieces. These projects from BHG offer beautiful centerpieces made with natural elements. Create these colorful designs to give your Fall table a unique…

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Autumn, Recipes

Fabulous Fall Cake Recipes

It may still be hot outside but Autumn is just around the corner. Begin planning for your Fall special events with these FABULOUS  recipes from BHG! YUM! Autumn Cakes

Autumn, Autumn, Cookies, Recipes, Seasons

Fall Cookie Recipes

I LOVE to bake. The hot temperatures of summer stop me from heating up the house even more with heat from the oven! This is one of the reasons I look forward to the cooler weather in Fall. I can once again bake to my heart’s desire. For now, I am looking for new recipes to try. Midwest Living has…

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