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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No real purpose to this blog…just a few odd thoughts to put out there. + I can’t BELIEVE it’s almost Christmas time! Seriously where has the year gone? I try to plan out Christmas gifts and stuff, so I really need to get started planning. Yeah, I know, it’s only almost September, but that leaves […]

Random Things, Uncategorized

August 23, 2009

My thoughts-in list order…

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I originally shared this large hunk of my testimony in 2009. Here I am, updating it in 2019…ten years after I first shared it. There’s a lot of my story intermingled throughout my site, but this is the most up-to-date and detailed telling of my backstory. Thank you, as always, for being a part of […]

faith, Uncategorized

August 21, 2009

My Backstory

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I feel like I tend to talk about things that I don’t like, that I’m not good at, and things that frustrate me too often on this blog. I get frustrated over little things. I stress too much about money. I nag my husband. I’m a perfectionist about too many things. I am a Dr. […]

Lifestyle

August 20, 2009

Bringing up the Good

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For several days, the Lord has really been on my heart about my prayer life. [Notice, the prayer journal post from earlier today] He is really starting to drill into me the importance of maintaining a constant, open line of communication with him throughout each and every day. Becoming more of the Proverbs 31 woman […]

faith, Family, Marriage, Prayer

August 19, 2009

The Power of Prayer

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I am wanting to start a Prayer Journal, but I’m unsure of how to go about it. So, as is usual, I find myself turning to the internet for ideas and templates that I can make my own. I haven’t found very much, so I thought I would ask my fellow bloggy friends. Those of […]

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August 18, 2009

Prayer Journal

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So, I did bad, once again. I forgot my camera to take a photo of my meal. I’m really bad at that. I have a few pieces of chicken left in the fridge, so tonight when we get ready to eat I’ll try to remember to take a photo and come add it to this […]

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August 18, 2009

Alfredo & Cheese Chicken

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This was something that had been on my agenda for a while. But, papers kept getting added and laid all over the house and I was hesitant to even begin this project. I finally got fed up. Enough was enough. The husband was looking for something he needed to take to work the other day […]

Random Things, Uncategorized

August 18, 2009

File Organization

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Josh and I recently discovered the “Stoffer’s Turkey and Cheese” Panini’s at Wal-Mart. They are delish…only problem is, they are $3 a piece for a teeny tiny little sandwich. Call me cheap, but that’s a lot for sandwiches. By the time we bought enough for us to enjoy for supper we would have spent probably […]

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August 18, 2009

Homemade Panini’s

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I am always looking for a bargain. Especially on things that Iwant can put to good use. I ran across 2 fabulous finds this weekend. This was my favorite find! I love the Dollar General (and the Dollar Tree) way more than the average person. I have been trying to find something more than just […]

Random Things, Uncategorized

August 17, 2009

Fabulous Finds!!

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I gave Noah his first Oreo the other night…it looks like it’s everywhere [and some of it is] but he actually ate 99% of the cookie. I was surprised. Most everything gets spread all over his face and in his hair and dropped on the floor. I guess all of those Oreo’s a I craved […]

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August 17, 2009

[A Very Few] New Photo’s

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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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