Are you (A Mary) Enough
Mary Magdalene is a person in the Bible who actually knew Jesus. Let me give you some background on our girl Mary. First of all don’t’...
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Welcome to S-T-E-D-E, my very own passion project filled with unique and engaging content. Explore my site and all that I have to offer; perhaps S-T-E-D-E will ignite your own passions as well.
I am dedicating this to my kids - Justin & Samantha who always support me and encourage me.
Also to Scarlet who inspires me to be a better person. #NonniesLadyBug and now my newest little Grand - Baby Jameson who is so sweet and wonderful. Being Nonnie to these two is such a huge blessing!
NOTE: All Scriptures are from BibleGateway.com
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Tradition
How traditions start, itsn't it after doing it several times it becomes a thing… a tradition. One that I am particularly fond of is...
Andy’s MJ
When my Mom passed, I really spent an enormous amount of time writing. It was a way to not only deal with my emotions but to put them out...
Proverbs 17 Pals
Today I feel led to be thankful for two of my favorite people on earth... two really wonderful souls who bless me abundantly... ode to my...
She is Skipping In
I never wanted or intended to be a single parent, life just had its way and there I was like it or not. As a single parent my mind was...
God of All Comfort
Ever been in a mood? I mean just not fit to be around even yourself. Grin. Me too. I notice that sometimes I get kind of surly when...
THIS is what it is all about
1 Thessalonians 5 11 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing So I have this friend who...
Setback
My daughter once said, “A setback is just a set up for a comeback”. There is so much truth in this. Setbacks often feel like earth...
What Do I Call This – No Name
Was trying to think of a good name for this one. I came up with several but none sounded right for this one. So No Name it is... So you...
A Season of Challenge
Hello all... Since April I have been in a season of some challenging times. I have not posted on this blog nor have I written any new...
Rest
There are different “rest” periods in our lives. I am a firm believer in rest while you are sick. That restorative rest helps you heal...
A Little Easter...before Easter
What is the meaning of Easter? I can tell you what it is not about or I should say the symbolism of Easter is not about a bunny, hunting...
Just a Note
Sorry for taking so long to post. its been a busy season in my life. My Dad and my sister recently both had to move and his move was 300+...
Nana
It’s about Mom again. Yes I know, I do write a lot about my Mom. Why not, she is someone really large in my life and what’s more she is...
My Story
(Before Posting - just a word - I am being transparent here and telling my story. Not looking for judgement. I am NOT who i used to be....
P * R * I * D * E
Pride is the deadliest of the deadly sins. In fact, all sin is in some way a form of pride because sin elevates our ego ahead of all...
Baptized and Baptized
When you think about baptism, what does that look like? I know when I was younger I thought sprinkle was the way to have it done. I also...
Boanerges
That’s a different word – what does it mean? Well here it is used in the Bible in the book of Mark describing the twelve which is where...
You Have TWO of These and ONE of Those
What do you have two of – then one of? Not a riddle, so you have two ears and one mouth. I have a friend who has said this to me tons of...
Race
I’ve never owned a hamster but I’ve seen two items they have that seem really cool for the hamster. First is that clear ball thing that...