Poetry
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(Week 34) Wings Over TCU
Story behind the Painting: Above you see the smiling face of “Poetry in Motion.” Literally, that radiant beauty’s name is Kavi, meaning poet! She headed off to TCU just days ago, moving into her new home on her 18th birthday. Her mama is a dear friend of mind and their family is a prime example… Continue reading
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Living Out Loud With Alley & Amanda: My Friend and Author, Toya Poplar, is Guest #23
Wanted to celebrate my beautiful friend and author, Toya Poplar. Check out the links below. Prepare to be inspired and encouraged! GoGod https://www.facebook.com/LivingoutLoudwithAlleyandAmanda/?pnref=story https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/living-out-loud-alley-amanda/id1044811857?mt=2#episodeGuid=http%3A%2F%2Flivingoutloud.today%2F%3Fp%3D407 Continue reading
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(Week 21) “Adoration for Discrimination”-Write an adoration about something you abhor. (Writing Assignment)
So here was the writing assignment. I hope you will tackle it alongside me. Please share your “adoration”in the comments below. Write an adoration about something you abhor. It was a clever topic. Although it caused you to ponder something negative, I enjoyed using positive language to tackle an injustice. I have found that when… Continue reading
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(Week 20) Freedom Writers: A Painting Paired with our Pens
During the school year, I have the privilege of journal writing alongside the next generation and God had the perfect crew of co-laborers in mind when HE started this journaling journey! Meet “The Freedom Scribes”: Katie, Toya, Katie and April We journal write in notebooks each week and I know that if I do… Continue reading
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#TakeawayThursday4: #BlogPod4: Raising Champions: Parenting Beyond Our Capacity-Cove Church/Rica McRoy
http://www.covechurch.com/media/sermons/# If you haven’t already listened to this podcast episode, I hope you will click the link above and watch/listen now! This link I have included today is a video, which is super special to me because you get to see my dear friend, Rica, up close and personal, dressed to honor her father and… Continue reading
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(Week 19) Could a Name Define Who We Really Are?
Happy Birthday Kylee Grace (5/11)! Happy Birthday Chapin (5/7) If you are confused, please don’t check out just yet. Let me back up a bit and introduce some of the bravest ladies I know. Just over 4 years ago, I had the great honor of celebrating with my niece, Chapin, at her baby shower. We… Continue reading
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#TakeawayThursday3: #BlogPod3-That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs Podcast- Looking for Lovely
If you haven’t already listened to this podcast episode, I hope you will click the link below and listen now! http://www.anniefdowns.com/2016/04/07/looking-for-lovely-podcast/ So today is #TakeawayThursday3 in response to #BlogPod3! I totally sound like I am speaking a made-up language because I guess I am. Just go with it:) Don’t forget to comment on the blog… Continue reading
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(Week 17)”Let the Children Come”
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14 NIV Last week, a friend asked if I would paint a picture of the church where her children go to preschool. The painting would be auctioned off in the… Continue reading
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Takeaway Thursday: #BlogPod2-God Centered Mom Podcast: Ridiculous Faith- Shelene Bryan
Happy #TakeawayThursday ! This week our podcast was from The God Centered Mom podcast, with Shelene Bryan.(link below if you have not already listened.) http://godcenteredmom.com/2016/04/18/ridiculous-faith-shelene-bryan-ep-116/ Shelene is the author of “Ridiculous Faith”( http://ridiculousfaithbook.com) due to release in May. The first chapter is available now on the link above and it is definitely a hook. Listening to the… Continue reading
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“Stop Write There” by Toya Poplar: Best Writing/Journaling Book Ever
Even if you don’t call yourself a writer, stop right here and order! It truly is the best journaling book I’ve read on life transformation and becoming who God intended us to be! The poetry is stunning, a reflection of the Author, Toya Poplar, a true woman after God’s own heart! Prepare to be blessed,… Continue reading