That stuff you're afraid to talk about...the sin you think is too messy? We unpack that here...

Through good and bad, sadness and joy, my heart lies with showing the goodness of God in all seasons. Especially the messy ones.

Pain.

There is purpose behind the

Beauty

There is                  in the chaos,

Mess,

there is meaning in the

Every day society tells us that life has to be perfect and orderly to be beautiful. Our day-to-day should be a nothing less than perfect. We need a flawless aesthetic, a five year plan and perfectly curated social media. There's nothing glamorous about disorder and uncertainty. It's not "normal" to struggle. 

But God wants to use those ugly parts, too. Those broken memories, those hidden struggles, and those less than beautiful moments. 

God wants to use the ugly stuff, too...

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This morning I have something brand new in store for all of you. I’ve been thinking of doing this for several months, but didn’t have the readership or the interest in the idea that I seem to have now. I decided a few weeks ago that with my blog following growing, I wanted to add […]

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January 5, 2010

The Perfect Woman

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My actual “New Years” that is. If you are like me, I like to start things on Monday. Something about it being the beginning of a new week or something. And since New Years was on a Friday this year, I am waiting until tomorrow to actually start my resolutions. The fact that my in-laws […]

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January 3, 2010

It begins tomorrow…

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Happy New Year! I can’t believe that we are now in 2010…where did ’09 go? From our family to yours, I pray that this year would bring you and your family health, safety and happiness! Today, as I look ahead to the New Year, I think about what all God has given me and all […]

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January 1, 2010

Hello 2010…Where did you come from?

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I’ll be honest with you. I have often felt like the “black sheep” in my family. And, if I were to be honest with myself, with most everyone else as well. Not in the sense that I am a criminal or that I am “bad” {as is the ‘technical’ black sheep definition}, but just in […]

Lifestyle

December 29, 2009

Black Sheep

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Good Morning Everyone! I hope this morning’s post finds you well rested from the busyness of the Christmas Holiday. Christmas here in Florida went well, if you don’t count the fact that I spent all Christmas Eve & 90% of Christmas Day overcoming that nasty stomach bug going around. Nonetheless, we had a wonderful time […]

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December 28, 2009

FMM-New Year’s Style

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Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas!!! ~The Kirkland’s~

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December 25, 2009

Merry Christmas!!!!

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Today is Wednesday. As is usual, Sheila is hosting “Wifey Wednesday.” If you missed last weeks post, I encourage you to go check it out. Last week we were talking about the difference between being a Godly and submissive wife and being a Doormat to our husbands. {And yes, there is a difference}Today, Sheila is asking […]

Family, Marriage

December 23, 2009

Wifey Wednesdays: 180 Degree’s

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2009 has been a big year for us. Lots of firsts and lots of new beginnings. Today, I’m going to share those firsts with you in pictures. 🙂 In 2009, we have: Been to Birthday Parties Made messes Watched Football Played with Daddy on the Slide Eaten Cookies Learned to Climb Moved to a BIG […]

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December 22, 2009

2009: A Year in [Photo] Review

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Good Evening everyone! I am sorry this post is coming so late in the evening, but I just got the email I had been waiting for in order to share this exciting news with all of you. It’s something that has humbled me, brought tears to my eyes, and forced me to my knees to […]

Writing

December 22, 2009

Breaking News…

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Well folks. The big day is almost here. You’ve got 4 days left to finish preparing for Christmas. Are you ready? My checklist is nearly marked off. I’ve purchased gifts, planned out our Christmas Eve supper, purchased little man’s Christmas PJ’s, decorated the tree…all that’s left for me to do is purchase & mail Christmas cards […]

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December 21, 2009

The Best Gifts…

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Courtney Kirkland is a Southeast Alabama Writer & Designer. Since 2011,, Courtney has passionately provided beautiful, intentional design to small businesses & bloggers and encouraged thousands to walk in a rich faith in any situation.

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