Relation-Tips Part 1: 4 Little Words to Never Say
There is a lot of stuff going on in our world right now. This means a lot of opportunities to argue, for people to follow their gut and then make a mistake, for not being prepared enough for financial stress, and for choices that could lead to consequences. In relationships, it’s often tempting to say, “I told you so” when someone else messes up. But what if we flipped the script to 4 other little words? I still love you. Whether it’s related to a pandemic, an election, a cause, or a disagreement, we have the opportunity to love. And that’s […]
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Nothing Is Wasted: Trash Repurposed for Good
I’d rather laugh about what I can’t change instead of grumbling about it. I’ll aim to embrace hard times as an opportunity for God’s power to shine, even if that isn’t my first reaction. This week I talk about one man in the Bible who understood God’s ability to repurpose circumstances in a mind-blowing way.
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Empty Nest, Full Life: An Interview with Author Jill Savage
This week, I talk with Jill Savage, where we discuss how to prepare for and experience joy in the empty nest phase of life. Learn what to let go of and then what we need to grab hold of as we transition from raising children to releasing them from the nest.
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The Bright Side of Gray Hair and Chin Fuzz
There could be a silver lining in growing older and turning silver. It could be a perspective change about how we think about challenges that are out of our control, or it might be the ability to laugh in the face of wrinkles and chin hairs. Either way, joy is where we look for it.
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In a season where we long for peace and hope, one of the best ways to find it is in time spent with God. But how can we keep up the habits when distractions and busyness interfere? Guest Stephenie Hovland ~ Writer~ Speaker~ Inspired to Live a Faith-Filled Life gives helpful tips and a link to a free downloadable resource in the latest #podcast episode on Life, Repurposed. In that resource, she shares how to engage all of your senses in your personal devotions time. We also chat about hygge and how Stephenie creates a cozy environment for her daily time with God.
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Coming up on tomorrow's podcast episode of Life, Repurposed, I interview author Stephenie Hovland about how we can grow in our relationship with God even when we struggle to have consistent habits. Stephenie has a free download to inspire your senses in your personal devotions too, so don't miss it!
You'll find the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeart Radio. Or, you can listen right on my website (michellerayburn.com)
— Stephenie Hovland ~ Writer~ Speaker~ Inspired to Live a Faith-Filled Life
This is the place where I can convince myself that things will be okay. All the feels in this place are not happy ones, but all is still well.
These cheerful little things are in view from my office window. It doesn’t take much to make me happy. A few flowers here and there from a 99-cent seed packet will do.
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I have a new book that just launched! In keeping with the rustic and repurposed theme, this one features a classic truck for inspiration. 🥰The Kindle version of Classic Marriage is on sale for FREE from July 17–21, 2020!
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Clever and pretty!🤗 Fun Craft Idea... 🚶♀️🚶🏻♂️ 🚶🏻♀️🚶🏽
TAP THIS LINK 👇 www.facebook.com/109232152444464/posts/3143005099067139/?d=n 🤗When you’re on a walk, collect some sticks and rocks! 🎨 Paint a board or leave it rustic and natural. Also paint the rocks or leave them natural too. 🌻🌼🌸 Glue them on with any glue you have at home and let it dry overnight. 🌙 Add it to your gallery wall or set it outside to brighten up your porch! 🤗 Have FUN!!! 💙💚
My friend Kassie did another fantastic before-and-after project!! Don't you love the color and the lights and the wood on the back of this hutch? Is it ok to say I'm jealous of her talent? Thanks for sharing Kassie Mullins!