Scavenger Hunt/Scripture & A Snapshot: CHRISTmas Edition!

I am happy to be joining up once again for two of my favorite blog hops: Scripture and a Snapshot and Scavenger Hunt Sunday (what can I say? I like to be early!) Since this is likely my last chance to linkup before the holidays since we will be on the road next week, I wanted to make this week'…

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NLT Facebook Giveaway!

As I mentioned a few weeks back, I am a collector of bibles, and one of the translations I LOVE is the New Living Translation! I received an e-mail this morning about an amazing giveaway on the official NLT Facebook and wanted to paass along the chance to win to my readers..Here are the details: By …

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All About Christmas!!

So sorry to be such a blog slacker. Things have been crazy around my household. Between a sick little guy, a husband who works crazy long hours, and all of the holiday planning, things have gotten away from me! I currently have a stack of books, down to 3 now, thankfully, that I need to read and re…

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Review: The Voice New Testament

From the Publisher: The Voice™ Bible translation is a faithful dynamic translation of the Scriptures done as a collage of compelling narratives, poetry, song, truth, and wisdom. The Voice calls the reader to step into the whole story of Scripture and experience the joy and wonder of God’s revelation…

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Review: 'A Good and Perfect Gift' by Amy Julia Becker

From the Publisher: Challenging surprises often lead to unexpected joy. Amy Julia opens eyes and softens hearts as she brings readers into her own story of disappointment turned to blessing. This is a journey of discovering strength through weakness, and the author learns to embrace the face that we…

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A 'Message' From Shaun

Just in case you needed a smile today: The birds may be angry, but this mommy isn't. Shaun and his silly antics always make me smile and I hope it brings a smile to your face too. What a creative little 4 year old I have!

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Review: Shadow in Serenity by Terri Blackstock

From the Publisher: Carny Sullivan grew up in the zany world of a traveling carnival. Quaint and peaceful Serenity, Texas, has given her a home, a life, and a child. Logan Brisco is the smoothest, slickest, handsomest man Serenity, Texas has ever seen. But Carny Sullivan knows a con artist when she …

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Review: Softy and Tenderly by Sarah Evans with Rachel Hauck

From The Publisher: Maybe in the wide-open country she can learn to breathe again. Happily married and owner of two successful boutiques, Jade longs to begin a family with her husband, Max. But when she discovers that Max has an illegitimate son-who he wants her to help raise-Jade's life is turne…

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Scripture & A Snapshot: Proverbs 31:30 (and more!!)

It's been much too long since I've had the time to join in for Scavenger Hunt Sunday, another of my favorite hops, so I decided today I would take a few quick shots to share for the week! Nothing too special this week, but hopefully a reminder to me to take the time to do it next week!! Alwa…

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Scripture and A Snapshot: Psalm 107:1

"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever."- Psalm 107:1 There are so many wonderful things about the fall season. The beautiful colors, the wonderful fall baking (pumpkin muffins, pumpkin pie...anything pumpkin...mmmm!), the smells. It is a wonderful season with s…

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It's Okay!!

I found this great link-up this morning hosted by Brunch with Amber and A Complete Waste of Makeup and thought it was a great idea! Head on over to join in on the fun!! It's OK: that I want to stay in pjs all day, and my house is a little messy, and even that my blog has been a bit neglected beca…

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Review: The Crossing by Serita Jakes

From The Publisher: Imprisoned by memories, Claudia Campbell lives each day in the shadow of a ten-year-old murder. Who can set her free? On the way home from a football game, a decade earlier, a masked gunman opened fi re on a Texas school bus. Cheerleading coach B.J. Remington was killed, but her …

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Review: There You'll Find Me by Jenny B Jones

From the publisher: Grief brought Finley to Ireland. LOVE WILL LEAD HER HOME. Finley Sinclair is not your typical eighteen-year-old. She’s witty, tough, and driven. With an upcoming interview at the Manhattan music conservatory, Finley needs to compose her audition piece. But her creativity disappear…

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Scripture and A Snapshot: 1 Corinthians 13: 4-8

I am so happy to be able to join in for Scripture and a Snapshot once again this week! This is one of my absolute favorite link ups and I've missed being able to participate! And so this week I share with you one of my (and so many other's) favorite verses: Love is patient, love is kind. It …

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Just a quick note...

First of all, I wanted to say that I got a new computer, thanks to my husband's insistence that I just give up on the old one! So nice to not be restarting every few minutes. So be looking for more frequent posts in the near future!! What would you like to read more of? I also wanted to pass al…

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So sorry...

that I haven't posted much lately! Unfortunately I've been having computer issues and it makes it hard to write a post when I have to restart at times every few minutes!! I am trying to hold onto my current computer for as long as possible but I think its in its final days...*sigh* Hopefully…

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Review: One Call Away by Brenda Warner

From the Publisher: Brenda’s life has taken twists and turns that are stranger than fiction. It always seemed as if she was just one phone call away from the next explosive change. Each time her plans fell apart, she had a choice: would she give up, or would she press forward and learn from the …

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Where Were You?

This, of course, is the question of the day. Where were you September 11, 10 years ago today? September 11, 2001- I was in the 8th Grade. It was the week we were scheduled to do our state testing. As we were sitting in the library waiting to begin, an announcement came on- a plane had crashed in New…

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Join Me On Facebook!!

A Modern Day Fairy Tale is now on Facebook!! I've been debating starting a fan page for some time, as I know I find it easier to keep up with sites I like on there, and so I finally set it up! Click 'like' to your right to follow me there! I promise not to clog your newsfeed with consta…

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Yes, I have a stockpile...No, I'm not a hoarder!!

(Unless you count pumpkin and Scentsy, that is!) As most of you have probably figured out if you've read my blog for long, I'm a coupon-er!! (Pre Extreme Couponing too!) While this is by no means a coupon blog, I've been asked often how I get such great deals etc so I decided I'd wri…

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