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Loved Fiercely—Carly Van Laar

God loves you so fiercely that He gives you the choice to follow Him, or not. Follow Him, trust me, you won't regret it.

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Carly Van Laar

A Blue Bead

Last Friday, I was having a rough start to my morning, which started the evening before. There's seven things/roles I try to fulfill each day: Wife Mom Preschool Director Housekeeper/Chef Exercise partaker Me time God time I know you may... Continue Reading →

Dogs and Dumplings

Last week I fed my dogs made-from-scratch Chicken and Dumplings. Oh, this was not the intention of the meal, but it was the result of the leftovers. I LOVE Chicken and Dumplings. I fell in love with them several years... Continue Reading →

As Yourself

My husband, Brandon, taught me a love lesson using these items pictured here: This is a picture of his belt, socks, wallet and watch laid out on his bathroom counter last night. Brandon lays these items out every Thursday night,... Continue Reading →

A Peek into the Year A.D. 51

Yesterday, I felt as if I had time traveled to the year A.D. 51 to the time of the apostle Paul. For, I was given a peek into the past and was able to see a heart just as his.... Continue Reading →

There’s a Devotion Book on My Trashcan

There's a devotion book on the trashcan in my garage. That's a very strange place for a devotion book, isn't it?! The reason it is there is because of these verses in the Bible: “You shall therefore impress these words... Continue Reading →

If You Could Go Anywhere, Where Would You Go?

If you could go anywhere you wanted, where would you go? The beach, the mountains, visit a loved one, go home (if you are away from home), another country? David (from the Bible) finds himself at this crossroads. You see,... Continue Reading →

Did You Lock Your Door?

Did you lock the door to your home? Did you close your garage door? If you are out and about, did you lock your car door? Did you secure your bicycle with a combination code chain? Is your cell phone... Continue Reading →

Excel Still More

Excel. Still. More. These three words have been bouncing around my head for a couple weeks now. These words came to me through the urging of Paul, which is ultimately through the Holy Spirit-inspired-Word of God. These words are found... Continue Reading →

I Saw God in a Smashed Banana

This picture is hard to see, so allow me to explain it... Our church hosted Vacation Bible School this week. Each morning, we began with a Wake-Up/Worship Rally. One morning, Pastor Steven called four kids up on stage to peel... Continue Reading →

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