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	<title>Refuge for a Single Mom</title>
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	<description>Encouragement, Inspiration, Motivation &#038; Empowerment for Single Moms</description>
	<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2008 16:33:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Consider it ALL Joy…</title>
		<link>http://www.refuge-for-a-single-mom.com/blog/2008/06/14/361/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2008 16:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Joy]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Tolerance]]></category>

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		<category><![CDATA[Trials]]></category>

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This was my post for MUIB, a Business Mom group I belong to.&#160;&#160;The lesson I learned this week was so valuable, that I decided to share it here, with you!
* * * * *
Okay, so I didn&#8217;t post my goals for the week on Monday &#8230; I&#8217;ll learn to do that &#8230; for now, I [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mirror, Mirror …</title>
		<link>http://www.refuge-for-a-single-mom.com/blog/2008/05/26/mirror-mirror-%e2%80%a6/</link>
		<comments>http://www.refuge-for-a-single-mom.com/blog/2008/05/26/mirror-mirror-%e2%80%a6/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 04:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Kindness]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Love]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Righteousness]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Godliness]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Friendship]]></category>

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Who reflects God’s love [most of all]?
Obviously, it’s not some competition to be the ‘fairest’ or the most ‘reflective’!&#160;&#160;However, once you overcome your guilt and lack of self-confidence, and believe that God so loved the world and you - do you ‘reflect’ it?
As all of us reflect the glory of the Lord with unveiled faces, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Comfort Food for the Soul</title>
		<link>http://www.refuge-for-a-single-mom.com/blog/2008/05/24/comfort-food-for-the-soul/</link>
		<comments>http://www.refuge-for-a-single-mom.com/blog/2008/05/24/comfort-food-for-the-soul/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2008 04:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Frustration]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Diligence]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Faith]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Restoration]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Perseverance]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Hope]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Discouraged]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Positive Thinking]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Adversity]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Tribulation]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Triumph]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Trials]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Comfort]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Encouragement]]></category>

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I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace and confidence.&#160;&#160;In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration; but be of good cheer [take courage; be confident, certain, undaunted]!&#160;&#160;For I have overcome the world.&#160;&#160;[I have deprived it of power to harm you and have conquered [...]]]></description>
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		<title>No Better Way to Say It</title>
		<link>http://www.refuge-for-a-single-mom.com/blog/2008/05/21/no-better-way-to-say-it/</link>
		<comments>http://www.refuge-for-a-single-mom.com/blog/2008/05/21/no-better-way-to-say-it/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 04:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Love]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Faith]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Godliness]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Forgiveness]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Encouragement]]></category>

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The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.&#160;&#160;[Proverbs 15:2]
There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, But the tongue of the wise brings healing.&#160;&#160;[Proberbs 12:18]
There have been a lot of things on my mind lately.&#160;&#160;Maybe even some “Why” questions!&#160;&#160;For instance, “Why must some [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Some People Totally Rock</title>
		<link>http://www.refuge-for-a-single-mom.com/blog/2008/05/19/some-people-totally-rock/</link>
		<comments>http://www.refuge-for-a-single-mom.com/blog/2008/05/19/some-people-totally-rock/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 04:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Thankfulness]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Love]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Blessings]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Kindness]]></category>

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That’s why they hold the title “F-R-I-E-N-D”!!!
But encourage one another day after day …&#160;&#160;[Hebrews 3:13]
Therefore encourage one another and build up one another …&#160;&#160;[I Thessalonians 5:11]
Amidst the ongoing drama in my life and business, I had the opportunity to venture to college late last week and meet with my new advisor.
Originally, I was directed to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Don’t Miss the Sprouts</title>
		<link>http://www.refuge-for-a-single-mom.com/blog/2008/05/16/don%e2%80%99t-miss-the-sprouts/</link>
		<comments>http://www.refuge-for-a-single-mom.com/blog/2008/05/16/don%e2%80%99t-miss-the-sprouts/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 04:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Believe]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Doubt]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Patience]]></category>

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A few weeks ago, while at Wal-Mart, my little guy and I picked up some flowers seeds from Wal-Mart.&#160;&#160;We both get really excited about buying seeds, imagining all the beautiful life and color that will grow from them.&#160;&#160;Jordan loves to pick out a range of wonderfully colored flowers and tries to find something that everyone [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Prayers for Lori</title>
		<link>http://www.refuge-for-a-single-mom.com/blog/2008/05/14/prayers-for-lori/</link>
		<comments>http://www.refuge-for-a-single-mom.com/blog/2008/05/14/prayers-for-lori/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 04:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Prayer]]></category>

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Could I ask you all to keep my friend Lori in your prayers?
I’ve known Lori since High School - she’s only a year older than me.
Shortly after we all graduated, Lori got married and had a few kids.
Not long after that, her husband was killed in a tragic, electrocution accident.
All these years, Lori has raised [...]]]></description>
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		<title>College Bound</title>
		<link>http://www.refuge-for-a-single-mom.com/blog/2008/05/13/college-bound/</link>
		<comments>http://www.refuge-for-a-single-mom.com/blog/2008/05/13/college-bound/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Faith]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Encouragement]]></category>

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Yesterday was a ‘monumental’ day for me…
I received my college acceptance letter!
I’ve been accepted to college!&#160;&#160;Again!&#160;&#160;Whoo Hoo!
I’ve had this deep-seated desire to be something more for so long and I think I finally have it!
I’ve decided to go back to college and pursue two Computer Science degrees.&#160;&#160;(Web Development and Programming)&#160;&#160;I’m totally stoked about the whole [...]]]></description>
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		<title>5th Annual Mommyfest Blog Party</title>
		<link>http://www.refuge-for-a-single-mom.com/blog/2008/05/12/5th-annual-mommyfest-blog-party/</link>
		<comments>http://www.refuge-for-a-single-mom.com/blog/2008/05/12/5th-annual-mommyfest-blog-party/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Awards, Celebrations &amp; Parties]]></category>

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Come on in, kick off your shoes and make yourself at home…
Don’t mind me…I’m a little bit on the crazy side of discombobulated.&#160;&#160;It’s really hectic around here right now.&#160;&#160;We’re anticipating submitting a bid on a house – finally, I’m hoping to return to college in the summer and my youngest is gearing up for some [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Road [and Rail] Goes Both Ways</title>
		<link>http://www.refuge-for-a-single-mom.com/blog/2008/05/02/the-road-and-rail-goes-both-ways/</link>
		<comments>http://www.refuge-for-a-single-mom.com/blog/2008/05/02/the-road-and-rail-goes-both-ways/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Joy]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Strength]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Way of Thinking]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Decisions]]></category>

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One of the ideas that Rick Warren [Purpose Driven Life] mentioned when speaking of his wife’s cancer talked about life being a set of railroad tracks rather than ‘hills and valleys’.&#160;&#160;I’ve been considering this lately.
You see, his idea is that life is comparable to a set of railroad tracks.&#160;&#160;On one side you have the good [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Please Remember Me</title>
		<link>http://www.refuge-for-a-single-mom.com/blog/2008/05/01/please-remember-me/</link>
		<comments>http://www.refuge-for-a-single-mom.com/blog/2008/05/01/please-remember-me/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[In Memory Of]]></category>

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But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.[Isaiah 40:31]
Today is May 1st.&#160;&#160;Spring is trying to make an appearance at our house which is really encouraging as we were expecting rain [...]]]></description>
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		<title>L-O-V-E</title>
		<link>http://www.refuge-for-a-single-mom.com/blog/2008/04/27/l-o-v-e/</link>
		<comments>http://www.refuge-for-a-single-mom.com/blog/2008/04/27/l-o-v-e/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Love]]></category>

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 It sounds so very simple – doesn’t it?&#160;&#160;We love our kids, our friends, our family, our church friends, maybe some of our neighbors, our pets…
But…
If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them.&#160;&#160;[Luke 6:32]
I will always believe that my neighbors are some [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hope and a Future</title>
		<link>http://www.refuge-for-a-single-mom.com/blog/2008/04/25/hope-and-a-future/</link>
		<comments>http://www.refuge-for-a-single-mom.com/blog/2008/04/25/hope-and-a-future/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Perseverance]]></category>

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&#8216;For I know the plans that I have for you,&#8217; declares the LORD, &#8216;plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope.&#160;&#160;[Jeremiah 29:11]
I haven’t been posting much again and I do apologize for that.&#160;&#160;I have to admit to you that sometimes I get really defeated, overwhelmed and basically, just [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Embrace Life Awards Program</title>
		<link>http://www.refuge-for-a-single-mom.com/blog/2008/04/19/embrace-life-awards-program/</link>
		<comments>http://www.refuge-for-a-single-mom.com/blog/2008/04/19/embrace-life-awards-program/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
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 Deborah Schaller was kind enough to bring the Embrace Life Awards Program to my attention.
This award, created by State Farm, honors the remarkable and awe inspiring women that find the strength to go on after losing a spouse.
Over the past four years, 20 women have been honored.&#160;&#160;This year marks the program’s 5th anniversary.&#160;&#160;They are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Online Dating</title>
		<link>http://www.refuge-for-a-single-mom.com/blog/2008/04/14/online-dating/</link>
		<comments>http://www.refuge-for-a-single-mom.com/blog/2008/04/14/online-dating/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Encouragement]]></category>

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Yes.&#160;&#160;You heard [read] correctly!&#160;&#160;I’ve been ‘dabbling’ with online dating.&#160;&#160;What an ordeal.&#160;&#160;I don’t care what shape, form, style or venue they make dating available – it is never an easy task.&#160;&#160;Much less for a 30-something, single mom of two!
I am so enlightened!&#160;&#160;(That is putting it politely!)
Where do I even begin to describe this experience?&#160;&#160;I think, after [...]]]></description>
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