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Posted by Moments of Clarity by Gretchen
Three years ago, we became a family of 5 when brought home this beautiful, full-of-life little girl to join the Magruder clan...Today we celebrate how great it is to be a family of 5 that God has put together in His wisdom....with pancakes and a \"Wha...
Posted by Moments of Clarity by Gretchen 2 weeks 4 days ago.
I would check out this new curriculum using the Jesus Storybook Bible!
Posted by Moments of Clarity by Gretchen 1 month ago.
I don't know that I'm much into New Year's Resolutions, but I love a do-over. You know, when you serve a tennis ball into the net and the person says, \"go ahead, take a do-over\".....or you're playing one of those basketball hoop games at Chuck...
Posted by Moments of Clarity by Gretchen 1 month ago.
Things tend to get crazy in campus ministry during the months of November and December...they're filled with retreats and service projects and parties, and sometimes the schedule can be hard on our family. So we decided to make a quick trip to St. Louis...
Posted by Moments of Clarity by Gretchen 2 months ago.
I spent this weekend with some great women from UIS, talking about what it means to be wholly holy...sold out, 100%, all or nothing, committed/devoted/submitted to holiness. Our Friday night speaker, Melissa Sandel, had some really thoughtful things t...
Posted by Moments of Clarity by Gretchen 3 months ago.
::I'm thankful for a husband who loves me enough to play Mr. Mom for 3 days while I attend a planning meeting for the Association of College Ministries....for Sophia winning her first basketball game after a long season of losses....for the beautiful fall...
Posted by Moments of Clarity by Gretchen 3 months ago.
I was on my way to campus to meet with some students when Todd texted me: \"Your youngest daughter is hurling\". He assured me he could handle it, and when I got home, she was fast asleep and all was well.The next morning I kept her home from ...
Posted by Moments of Clarity by Gretchen 3 months ago.
We took Selah to Kohl's this weekend to spend her birthday money. She was looking for a jewelry box or organizer, and while we were there I commented about how I needed to pick up some new flannel sheets. I had just thrown away 2 six year old sets that ...
Posted by Moments of Clarity by Gretchen 3 months ago.
We got to spend a few days in Atlanta this month for the Catalyst Conference. It was just what I needed - - for my soul, my marriage, my parenting, and my ministry. Amazing speakers, all focusing on the theme, BE PRESENT. But I came home to th...
Posted by Moments of Clarity by Gretchen 5 months ago.
This summer we've been talking lots about The Theology of the Pop-In Visit.The idea is that real intimacy and deep relationships are characterized by friendships where it's okay to pop in at any time...and regardless of whether I'm in my pajamas, or about...
Posted by Moments of Clarity by Gretchen 5 months ago.
For the last year or so, our girls have been begging to get another dog. We haven't had one since Selah came in 2009. We knew we wanted to move, and thought having a new dog while we're getting a house ready to sell or even in a new house wouldn't be ...
Posted by Moments of Clarity by Gretchen 5 months ago.
This is one more reason I love my husband....
Me: We need to hang this new towel rackTodd: Anybody seen my drill I can't find it.Me: It died and you threw it out a few weeks ago.Todd: I'll go get another one....but I can't remember how to get to Me...
Posted by Moments of Clarity by Gretchen 6 months ago.
Yearly exam dayReminder I am fortyReady for squish squish
Posted by Moments of Clarity by Gretchen 6 months ago.
Our middle daughter, Sophia, was at church camp this week - - the hottest week of the summer. I missed her so much, especially since Tuesday was her 11th birthday. We were glad to pick her up from camp tonight and hear great stories at the closing cer...
Posted by Moments of Clarity by Gretchen 6 months ago.
(this isn't our neighbor....this is a picture of the girls with my dad:)This evening one of our neighbors stopped by after dinner. He wanted to pay the girls, because for the last month or two they've been walking his golden retrievers a couple times a ...
Posted by Moments of Clarity by Gretchen 6 months ago.
Okay, it's July and I'm seeing the summer slip through my hands. Time to check in and see how the Family Summer Goals are coming along....Spiritual Goals: We're making our way through a biography on the life of missionary George Muller, and memorizing ...
Posted by Moments of Clarity by Gretchen 7 months ago.
I've been reading about this Hula-Hooping trend for awhile now......My friend Elyse does it, and so does Apryl. It's a little intimidating.....there are different types of hoops, sizes, materials, and colors. When you start looking at Hoops on the inter...
Posted by Moments of Clarity by Gretchen 7 months ago.
Our friends, Derek and Debra, got married last weekend. They are recent graduates from UIS - leaders in our ministry and on the campus. They dated for over 2 years and were very intentional about the way they handled their relationship - setting clear ...
Posted by Moments of Clarity by Gretchen 7 months ago.
I'm not gonna lie...Summer kinda terrifies me.A house that doesn't stay clean....kids running in and out and all over the neighborhood....a constant barrage of questions \"can I have a snack\" , \"can I watch tv\", \"can I go to Zoey...
Posted by Moments of Clarity by Gretchen 8 months ago.
This morning was Graduation Sunday at our church - - one of the few Sundays when we let the youth minister do the preaching, and we recognize the students who are graduating from high school and college. We talk about staying on the right path and makin...
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