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Hey friend, I hope you’re having a beautiful advent season.

May we find spaces of quiet amidst the busy, to sit calm in his presence–the baby who changed everything—the LORD who came to set us free. ♥

Thank you for joining us here at this table, week after week with your beautiful words of inspiration & hope. May God bless your household with peace and joy this season and always.


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  1. Bev @ Walking Well With God says

    December 14, 2017 at 5:26 am

    Hi Brenda,
    I said I was going to take a break from writing, but God had different ideas…so here’s my latest post. I guess all the creativity that remained latent through pneumonia and food poisoning finally came out?? Hope this finds you doing well and enjoying your family….you all continue to be in my prayers!!
    Blessings and ((hugs)),
    Bev xo

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    • Brenda says

      December 14, 2017 at 5:45 pm

      Loved what the Lord shared with you during your “break.” Sometimes taking a mental/physical break can be the best time to hear His still voice. Hope you’re feeling better, friend. It’s been a hectic year for you, physically, hasn’t it? Wishing you a *well* 2018. xoxo

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  2. Linda Stoll says

    December 14, 2017 at 7:41 am

    Bkessedly, there’s been some sweet days of quiet stillness through the Advent season so far, Brenda. I’m so grateful …

    I needed it so.

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    • Linda Stoll says

      December 14, 2017 at 7:41 am

      Blessedly

      😉

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    • Brenda says

      December 14, 2017 at 5:46 pm

      So glad you’ve found some stillness to comfort you during this season, Linda. I need it too, friend. Prayers for you. xoxo

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  3. Michele Morin says

    December 14, 2017 at 7:47 am

    That Anne Lamott quote is pretty amazing. Thankful for this season in which we celebrate the fact that Truth found its ultimate expression in Jesus.

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    • Brenda says

      December 14, 2017 at 5:47 pm

      Yes. Amen, friend. So true. xoxo

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  4. KellyRBaker says

    December 14, 2017 at 7:52 am

    Happy Advent my friend! Hugs!

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    • Brenda says

      December 14, 2017 at 5:47 pm

      Same to you, sweet friend. xoxo

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  5. Jill says

    December 14, 2017 at 8:02 am

    May your Advent and Christmas season be blessed and full of reflections of His love, Brenda! Thanks for all you do!

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    • Brenda says

      December 14, 2017 at 5:49 pm

      Thank you for that lovely wish, sweet friend. I pray the same for you. You’ve been one of my gifts this year. xoxo

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  6. nylse says

    December 14, 2017 at 3:48 pm

    I love your slogan – Chasing Roots Touching Sky. Just really noticed it today and the significance of what it means.

    Thanks for hosting. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

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    • Brenda says

      December 14, 2017 at 5:50 pm

      Merry Christmas to you as well, Nylse. May your advent season be filled with His presence. xoxo

      Reply
  7. Anita Ojeda says

    December 14, 2017 at 6:01 pm

    No worries about linking up your link up, Brenda :). We’re here to help each other out!

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    • Brenda says

      December 14, 2017 at 6:10 pm

      Love the writing community. We are a blessed bunch. “Here to help each other out.” — Thanks for being here, Anita. xoxo

      Reply
  8. Lisa/Syncopated Mama says

    December 14, 2017 at 9:48 pm

    I hope your Christmas prep is going well!

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  9. Summer says

    December 15, 2017 at 10:54 pm

    Thank you for this week’s link up, Brenda! Merry Christmas to you and your family!

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  10. Maree Dee says

    December 16, 2017 at 1:24 am

    Merry Christmas to you. Thank you for the reminder to “find spaces of quiet amidst the busy, to sit calm in his presence.” I seem to be struggling with that but I will keep striving for it.

    Reply

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