Author Archives: Sonja

About Sonja

I am a wife, a mom, a homeschooler, a Christian, a scrapbooker, a cook, a baker, a reader, and a thinker. I am many other things, too, that are not so easily defined. Right now, God has been calling me to be faithful in what He has given me to do – to be the best wife, mom, homeschooler, friend, etc. that I can be. In essence, He has told me to “bloom where I’m planted”.

In Christ Alone

So I’ve kind of been on a Newsboys kick lately. I have all their albums in my Zune, and listen to a lot of them while at work. 🙂Here’s a song I really like ~ In Christ AloneIn Christ alone … Continue reading

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Hence I cannot be silent and indeed I ought not to be about the many blessings and the great grace which the Lord has deigned to bestow on me. Saint PatrickI’m making corned beef and cabbage … I’ll let you … Continue reading

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~ Quote of the week ~

Never be afraid to try something new. Remember: Amateurs … built the ark and Professionals … built the Titanic.

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Micah 7:9

The more time we spend with God, the more boldly we will come to Him because the more time we spend with Him, the less we will do the things that cause us to have to come to Him broken. … Continue reading

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A must-see video

Last night Jef & I watched this video on “The Great Global Warming Swindle”. It is a really good movie. If you have high-speed Internet, you should take the time to watch it. (it’s about an hour and a half … Continue reading

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the 50’s vs. the 60’s

Have you ever seen “Roman Holiday” or “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner”?“Roman Holiday” is a favorite movie of mine. It stars Audrey Hepburn & Gregory Peck. The movie was filmed in 1953, and I think the setting is within that … Continue reading

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Galatians 5:13

You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature, rather, serve one another in love.

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In a past life

Okay, so I don’t believe in reincarnation. Just had to state that. This quiz is funny, though! You just tell them what you do and they give you what you did in a past life! Totally random. Kinda like karma … Continue reading

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It’s worth a try …

even if you aren’t retired!(sent to me by Dad) The Joy of Being RetiredWorking people frequently ask retired people what they do to make their days interesting. Well, for example, the other day I went downtown and went into a … Continue reading

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Song for the day

Where You Belong / Turn Your Eyes Upon JesusBy: Newsboys When you´re dull from all that glitters, when you´re thoughts have a hollow ring, when you can´t escape from the feelingyou’re getting it wrong… All your foolproof plans seem foolish, … Continue reading

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