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Baby Shower

By Judy on May 15, 2010 in Celebrations, Faith, Family, Kids, Life

A note about celebrating new life and the importance of good girlfriends along the way.

High Country Home Educators Graduation Ceremony

By Judy on May 7, 2010 in Family, Life

Congratulations to the 37 homeschool students and their families who commemorated their education journey at the High Country Home Educators Graduation ceremony hosted at New Life Church on May 8. This event was nothing short of a tribute to family. It was especially heartening to see the live video feed provided so a deployed soldier [...]

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Mortar and Pestle: The Benefit of Pressure

By Judy on April 21, 2010 in Faith, Life

I love kitchen tools and techniques, especially those that save time or enhance flavors. Since Christmas, I have been honing my craft through select recipes from Mastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia Child, noting her affinity for the mortar and pestle. She wasn’t opposed to modern devices, but she did like cooking as [...]

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Birthdays

By Judy on April 19, 2010 in Celebrations, Family, Life

Birthday traditions vary widely throughout the world; some are quite simple while others are all-out celebrations, which include everything from ear pulling to elaborate parties.

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Leaving Apathy Behind II

By Judy on April 15, 2010 in Life

This morning, Matt and I headed downtown to check out the Tea Party rally in Acacia Park. Though we’ve never been shy about discussing politics, up to this point, the extent of our public political involvement has been at polling venues casting our votes, and in recent years even avoided that in lieu of mail-in [...]

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Leaving Apathy Behind

By Judy on April 10, 2010 in Life

Today I had the privilege of attending the El Paso County Assembly as a delegate, ready to cast my vote for upcoming county races that will be decided in November. As a newbie, I probably looked a little bewildered trying to find my way around this new realm in which I have ventured. It didn’t [...]

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A View of The Thorn: Behind The Scenes

By Judy on April 4, 2010 in Easter, Faith, Family, Life

The Thorn has been a central part of the way New Life Church has reached the Colorado Springs community during the Easter season for a number of years now. Our daughter, Kristen (14), was six when she was cast as the little girl Jesus swings around during the scene where he is playing with the children, [...]

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Waiting Expectantly

By Judy on March 22, 2010 in Faith, Life

Sometimes there is just nothing left to pray. It’s been said, requests lifted, thanksgiving expressed, so you wait for an answer. Emotion catches in your throat if you think about it too long. You believe everything has been surrendered … again. Trusting, believing, hoping, all require energy and perseverance. More than you think you have. You feel distracted as [...]

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Winter’s Day-Song

By Judy on March 19, 2010 in Life, Miscellaneous

We awoke this morning to a soft blanket of snow on the world outside. As I watch the graceful flakes resting gently, one upon the other, I marvel at the stillness and solitude it brings. The bright, lovely days of spring beckon me to join-in as early as possible and not relent until the last rays of [...]

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Savoring Today: A new adventure begins.

By Judy on March 14, 2010 in Faith, Life, Miscellaneous

sa·vor·ing\ˈsā-vər-iŋ, ˈsāv-riŋ\ verb 1 : To taste or enjoy with zest: relish 2: to appreciate fully: enjoy or delight Savoring Today is a blog dedicated to fostering an attitude of intentionality regarding family, friendship, faith, as well as good food. In the hurry of the world around us, there is pressure to move on to the next thing whether it is technology, to-do lists, [...]