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Ultimate Blog Party 2012

4/12/2012

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I'm so glad you are here! Thanks for popping in, I hope to get a chance to "meet" you too. (I try to visit the blog and respond to every comment.)

I'm Laura and have been married for 10 years, have 3 kids, two of who are adopted, am a missionary to college students and love teaching God's Word (which I get to do 8-20 times a year). I started blogging in 2009 a couple times a month-ish but the Lord led me to put more time into it as a ministry about a year ago. I love it! What an incredible privilege to minister to people all across the globe from my living room fitting around my schedule. 

This link gives a glimpse into what my family and ministry look like.
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So here's a little bit about Beholding Glory. 
Every Friday I host a blog party on my home page-Devotional. It's a place to link up any post that ties into your faith in Jesus somehow. So why not head on over today? 
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I write in 3 categories:
They are two things I'm passionate about, God's Word and character and mobilizing laborers for the expansion of His kingdom. The third category, Just Thinkin, is my processing outlet.

Here's some examples of what you'll find in each category.

1. God-Devotional

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Jesus the Source

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Responding to Injustice, Aligning with God's Heart

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Strength through a Bone

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Having a Day with the Lord

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Strategic Eternal Living

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Heaven

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Whatever you Feed Grows

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Seeing God in Cambodia


And series like these:
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This is my next series. It's gonna be AWESOME!!! I'm going to talk about crazy things in creation and how they reveal a part of God's heart and character. Did you know there is a worm that glows and catches flying insects? And did you know that sound vibrations is what gives snowflakes their shape, which totally makes sense since the Lord spoke it all into existence. You wont want to miss this series!
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So why not subscribe so you don't miss anything? 
And if you subscribe I'm giving away a FREE copy of the Life Purpose Plan; discovering how your uniqueness, current reality and the mission fit together for the glory of God.

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2. Life-Just Thinkin

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Reality Marriage

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Failure, Wisdom and the Glory of God

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Soul Scratching Motherhood

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Understanding Millennials 

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So I Got Towed

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3. Living on Mission-Missional

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Facebook Ministry

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Sharing Your Testimony

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So that's Beholding Glory in a nut shell. I hope you'll connect with me on facebook and twitter and have a fun time at the party!!
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Before you head off to meet some other great bloggers, check out my Bible study available as a workbook or ebook. 

Beholding Him, Becoming Missional

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Here's what some people say about it.

"If you love Beth Moore, you'll love Krokos"

 "I have met few women with the influence that Laura has with women. She is a leader of leaders, and that comes from a deep, personal relationship with the Lord.”  Jennifer Grant

“Laura Krokos has succeeded in writing a study that causes the reader to interact with the Word of God-and beyond a superficial level!-and to be motivated to change." Elizabeth Smith  

"Beholding Him, Becoming Missional by Laura Krokos will woo you, coax you, call you into a deeper relationship with Christ, and a more meaningful and fulfilling life as well. I would like to see this excellent study become required reading for every young woman contemplating her purpose on this planet." Kathi Macias Award-winning author of more than 30 books
"There are a lot of wonderful Bible studies out there but Laura has put her finger on the one thing that's neglected. Here is a study of Scripture with one eye on the text and the other on mission, a passion to follow Christ and where he's going. In focusing on a text or book of the Bible the broader missional context and impulse of Scripture is often ignored. Laura has managed to combine in this study the benefits of both biblical and systematic study of the Word." Rick James, Publisher CruPress and author of many books.

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94 Comments
Jerri link
4/12/2012 12:44:36 pm

Nice party post! You have a great blog here! And what a lovely family!

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Laura link
4/12/2012 02:54:13 pm

Thanks Jerri. Your blog is great and your jewelry is beautiful!

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Traci link
4/12/2012 02:25:20 pm

So wonderful to meet you! Here for the UBP2012!

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Laura link
4/12/2012 02:56:53 pm

You too Traci, thanks for stopping by!

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Janice link
4/12/2012 02:27:32 pm

What a beautiful blog. Keep up the great work.

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Laura link
4/12/2012 02:58:04 pm

Thanks Janice, you too! You sound like one incredible lady!

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Ashley link
4/12/2012 02:29:54 pm

Here for the blog party! I really like your blog and will be reading it on a regular basis.

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Laura link
4/13/2012 05:58:33 am

Ashley, So good to meet you! I love your heart for the Lord that is so evident on your blog.

So excited you'll be back. Yay! :)

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ConnieFoggles link
4/12/2012 02:33:26 pm

Very nice to meet you! Your family is lovely. God bless you all.

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Laura link
4/13/2012 05:59:43 am

Thank you Connie. Your blog link isn't coming through so I can't get over to your blog. :( Want to share it again?

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Kaye Swain link
4/12/2012 02:46:05 pm

Thanks for a fun visit for the Ultimate Blog Party 2012. I was especially intrigued by you upcoming series. I love to do fun and encouraging Bible Memory Verses series for children that I use with my grandkids at SandwichINK AND I love to discover great resources for them at other sites and this one sounds great. See you soon.

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Laura link
4/13/2012 06:02:21 am

Thanks for visiting Kaye. What a great ministry you have as a trainer in God's Word and resourcer. :)

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Cascia Talbert (The Healthy Moms Magazine) link
4/12/2012 02:51:13 pm

Cascia Talbert from The Healthy Moms Magazine - Just dropping by from The Ultimate Blog Party I am looking forward to networking with you and getting to know you better! I hope you have the opportunity to visit our blog! http://www.thehealthymoms.net/2012/04/ultimate-blog-party-2012.html

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Laura link
4/13/2012 06:04:43 am

Thanks for coming by. :) Great article about dirty kids being healthier. That's encouraging with my 1, 3 and 4 year old ;)

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Jennifer link
4/12/2012 03:53:16 pm

Here from UPB, I can tell I'll enjoy reading your blog.

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Laura link
4/13/2012 06:10:22 am

Ah, thanks Jennifer!!

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Jennifer link
4/12/2012 08:18:22 pm

Visiting from UBP. So nice to meet you!

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Laura link
4/13/2012 06:12:37 am

You too Jennifer. Fun to meet a friend with another red headed kiddo. :) Great post!

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Jen link
4/12/2012 08:41:17 pm

Love your blog already :) Visiting and following from UBP12 :) Have a blessed and wonderful weekend!!

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Laura link
4/13/2012 06:14:44 am

Thanks Jen! I love how you share your heart... like what you're praying for on your blog. So cool!

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aurie link
4/12/2012 09:07:39 pm

What a lovely intro post - stopping by from UBP12 and will be following you along :)

Looks like some wonderful posts and content!!

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Laura link
4/13/2012 06:30:35 am

Thanks Aurie. Found you on twitter and love your heart for adoption. :) Have a great weekend!

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Deanna link
4/12/2012 09:43:10 pm

What a great intro post! I am so glad I stopped by to meet you...and now following. This blog is just what I have been looking for. Thank you for sharing your faith and using your gifts to encourage, challenge, and bless others.

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Laura link
4/13/2012 06:34:30 am

Oh you are so encouraging! Thank you so much! I love your UBP post! So real and I love it!

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Cherry link
4/12/2012 10:32:35 pm

Laura, fun to see you here! And great overview and welcome to your blog - this UBP12 should be a lot of fun! Thanks for all your ministry to women - I appreciate you!

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Laura link
4/13/2012 06:38:07 am

Oh thank you Cherry! It's my first time joining, so I'm excited and curious to see what God does.

Cherry, thank You so much! You have really been an encouragement and blessing to me since starting blogging. Thank you!

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Beverly link
4/12/2012 10:46:27 pm

What a lovely blog, AND family. I'm so glad I stopped by!

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Laura link
4/13/2012 06:40:30 am

Thanks for coming by Beverly. And wow you have some cutie kids!

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Jenn W link
4/12/2012 10:54:31 pm

Stopping by from the UBP- I really like your blog. Your Bible study looks really amazing- I will be back to check it out further!!
Hope you will stop by and visit us and join us for the GHQ 2012 (a FREE fun event with great prizes)- www.onehouseschoolroom.com/2012/04/ultimate-blog-party-2012.html

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Laura link
4/13/2012 06:42:52 am

Hi Jenn. Nice to meet you! What great resources you have on your blog. Thanks for making them available!!

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Jennifer link
4/12/2012 11:40:48 pm

Hi! I am here for the UBP! I love your header.....so beautiful!

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Laura link
4/13/2012 06:46:08 am

Thanks Jennifer. :)
I LOVE your blog. Very helpful for a 3 and 4 year old ALL BOY boys.

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8/11/2013 08:21:22 pm

Now that was a really healthy dialogue right there. Gets your blood pumping really fast and strong. Thanks a lot for sharing this with

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Jamie link
4/12/2012 11:45:25 pm

Oh my goodness, Laura! What a wonderful ministry you have here. I can't wait to read more!

(almost forgot. here from the UBP, of course!)

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Laura link
4/13/2012 06:47:52 am

So good to meet you Jamie! I love your blog design... I'm kinda a wierdo and really like fonts, and I love yours. :)

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Bethany @ 3SonsPlus1...and... link
4/13/2012 03:16:29 am

So happy to have found your blog! I can't wait to come back and read more! We're a family that has been blessed by adoption, too. Have a super day! Bethany

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Laura link
4/13/2012 06:51:35 am

Yours too! You are so funny! I love your pictures of the sleeping and the toy corn cob the best. Awesome! Are you on twitter or facebook?

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Jen @ Happy Little Homemaker link
4/13/2012 03:32:51 am

Just popping in to say hello from UBP. Have a blessed weekend!!

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Laura link
4/13/2012 06:55:07 am

Glad to meet you Jen. I'm going to allume too, it will be fun to meet you in RL

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Glenda link
4/13/2012 03:59:13 am

Your family is adorable and your blog so broad in it's topics.

So glad to meet your through the UBP. Happy party day.

Fondly,
Glenda

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Laura link
4/13/2012 06:52:58 am

Glenda, led to Christ by Elizabeth Elliot... so awesome!!

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Tereasa link
4/13/2012 04:04:47 am

You put together a very nice blog post, Laura! I always enjoy reading your blog and appreciate the heart you put into it. Blessings!

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Laura link
4/13/2012 06:57:30 am

Thanks Tereasa!
You are a really great writer and I look forward to seeing you at allume.

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Rashida link
4/13/2012 04:34:19 am

What a wonderful Blog, I enjoy reading your post and I look forward to visiting again! God bless

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Laura link
4/13/2012 07:04:03 am

Thanks for visiting Rashida. I signed your pro-life petition. Thanks for posting it!

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Rosann link
4/13/2012 04:59:42 am

Hi Laura, it's so nice to meet you via the UBP2012! I've actually been subscribed to your blog for several weeks and while I don't necessarily comment, I always read and nod my head knowingly. :-) Love what you're doing here!

Blessings to you!
~Rosann
{ChristianSuperMom.com & UnEmployedFaith.com}

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Laura link
4/13/2012 07:10:54 am

So glad to meet you Rosann! Great blog! And thanks for the encouragement!

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Only True North link
4/13/2012 06:59:46 am

Great to have found you on the linky list!

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Laura link
4/13/2012 07:12:25 am

Thanks for coming by. :)
You offer a lot of great wisdom on your blog. Good job!

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Beth @ My Destiny link
4/13/2012 12:31:10 pm

Happy blog party! It is great to meet you! I love your heart for Jesus!

Have a truly blessed weekend!
Beth

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Laura link
4/14/2012 06:36:39 am

lol! Well happy blog party to you too. :)

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melody link
4/14/2012 03:06:04 am

Hi! I am from the blog part and wanted to say I love this blog!

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Laura link
4/14/2012 06:38:30 am

Yay! Thanks Melody. :) And let me just say your header is AWESOME!

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Courtney link
4/14/2012 03:16:52 am

Lovely blog, glad I stopped in via the UBP. :)

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Laura link
4/14/2012 06:40:35 am

Me too! Your first trip to chuckecheese (or however you spell it) sounds a lot like ours. I seriously think I grew like 67 gray hairs from that one evening.

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Gretta Johns link
4/14/2012 03:55:16 am

Stopping by from UBP12 ~ Absolutely love your site and all the ministry & Christian aspects you write about. We are moving for ministry in a few months ourselves and I am going to read more about your Bible study soon too...it looks awesome! Come visit me at The Johns Family ~ http://grettajohns.blogspot.com/2012/04/welcome-to-ultimate-blog-party-2012.html

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Laura link
4/14/2012 06:42:02 am

How fun! I'm sure it's going to be quite the adventure. :)
Love the angry birds baby collections. So cute!

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Michele-Lyn link
4/14/2012 08:18:36 am

Here from UBP12.

I love your passion for the word of God. I know I will glean so much from your insight, and learn from your study. You have a beautiful family. It is nice to meet you :)

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Laura link
4/15/2012 12:38:35 pm

Thank you! It's nice to meet you too, what a great blog! I can't believe you haven't been blogging that long. Way to go!

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Gail link
4/14/2012 10:17:19 am

I feel like I already know you from following your blog and Faith-filled Fridays, but it's nice to see these other pictures of your family and learn more about you. God Bless, Gail

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Laura link
4/15/2012 12:39:10 pm

You too Gail. :)

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Becky @ From Ministry to Motherhood link
4/14/2012 10:48:07 am

Love the party post Laura! I've read your blog before but I wanted to say hi! :) Blessings and Peace, Becky

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Laura link
4/15/2012 12:42:28 pm

Thanks for saying Hi.
I totally understand about the ministry from home. Such a privilege!

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Kerry Beck link
4/15/2012 08:50:39 am

Gorgeous blog. Did you design it yourself?

Like the Bible study section and will be back to read more. Just added you to my reader. Nice to meet you!

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Laura link
4/15/2012 12:46:11 pm

Thank you Kerry!
Yes, but my host, weebly is super duper easy. All I do is drag and drop stuff where I want it. And most things are pictures with links. I love them, they make a super not techie feel like they totally know what their doing. :)

You're blog is awesome! So many helpful resources! Thanks for making those available!

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paula @ hopeful future link
4/16/2012 03:11:30 am

Just found you through the blog party! :)

great to meet you I'm following your posts!

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Laura link
4/16/2012 02:30:03 pm

Paula! What an incredible story God has given you!
So glad you came by. :)

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Stephanie Bowman link
4/16/2012 03:16:10 am

Stopping in from UBP12! It is nice to "meet" you. Your family is beautiful! :)

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Laura link
4/16/2012 02:42:53 pm

Yay. It will be fun to meet you in RL at allume. :)

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Court link
4/16/2012 09:21:57 am

What a great site! You have a lot going on here.

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Laura link
4/16/2012 02:44:24 pm

Thanks Court.

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Audra Silva link
4/16/2012 02:08:35 pm

I'm going to have to come back and spend some time reading your posts. They look really interesting. It's nice to find you through the UBP12. :)

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Laura link
4/16/2012 02:46:00 pm

Awesome.
Thanks for coming by Audra.

Great header btw, so creative!

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Miranda link
4/17/2012 12:25:27 pm

Lovely blog. You have such a beautiful family. I read through a few of your old posts and your blog is truly inspirational. I look forward to getting to know you better.

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Laura link
4/18/2012 12:47:20 pm

What an encouragement! Than you Miranda.
It's so fun meeting new people. :)

Love your pics btw

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Rachel Thompson link
4/18/2012 09:01:44 am

Hi Laura! It's very nice to "meet" you! I will surely be dropping in on you again!

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Laura link
4/18/2012 12:48:23 pm

You too Rachel. Thanks for coming by.

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Trish link
4/18/2012 12:36:43 pm

I am sure that I've been here before...yet it's been awhile. So thankful for the UBP12 to have found you again! May the Lord bless you, your family and ministry.

Trish

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Laura link
4/18/2012 12:49:27 pm

Thanks.

I can't get to your blog from the link. What is it?

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Jennifer W
4/19/2012 03:57:44 am

Hi, I'm a new follower from the Ultimate Blog Party. I'm enjoying looking around your blog, stop by and say Hi if you get some time. #UBP12
I have really enjoyed your blog it's been really encouraging to me. My husband and I just started mentoring a group of teenage girls and while I'm excited about this calling I'm also just a tag bit nervous to be honest. I've found so much encouragement on your blog though.

Jennifer from<a href="http://www.wedemeyerfamily.blogspot.com/"> Just
Wedeminute</a> and<a href="http://justwedeminutereviews.blogspot.com/"> Just
Wedeminute Reviews and Giveaways</a>

PS I also have 2 children that we were blessed to adopt!

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Laura link
4/27/2012 03:25:29 pm

Oh so good to meet you Jennifer!!! I followed you right back. :)

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Onna link
4/19/2012 03:58:36 am

Here for the party! I love the different categories you write about! It's nice to "meet" you! :]

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Laura link
4/27/2012 03:26:43 pm

Thank you. It's nice to meet you too Onna.
Hope you have a great time in Disney Land!!

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Mary link
4/19/2012 05:37:40 am

Oh my....I love your blog and your themes you write on.i will definitely be back for more.

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Laura link
4/27/2012 03:28:18 pm

Oh Mary, thank you!! I love your blog too. :)

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Carrie link
4/19/2012 06:14:48 am

Love your blog! I'm looking forward to reading more of your posts!

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Laura link
4/27/2012 03:29:42 pm

Thanks Carrie. I'm so glad you stopped by.
What a great blog idea you have!! Love it.

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Jenn link
4/20/2012 06:18:37 am

So nice to "meet" you! Isn't it neat how God can use our blogs to minister to others? I really enjoy the topics you cover & look forward to reading more. :)
Blessings!

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Laura link
4/27/2012 03:30:30 pm

Yes! I love that!
Thank you!

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Jessie Gunderson link
4/20/2012 03:19:59 pm

I don't spend nearly enough time over here. I see your smiling face at The Gypsy Mama each week and now at the UBP. We have so much in common especially on being purposeful for Christ and living a missional life. I love that God allowed you to post more often. He is in the process of opening those doors for me as well. Now I'm struggling because I've never "worked from home" though it's not truly work but it takes being intentional and planning ahead and figuring out a lot of things (kids and make ahead food) I haven't had to consider before starting a ministry to women through blogging. Anyhow, we could probably chat for hours. :) I'll subscribe and hopefully we'll get to know each other better. I'm happy to have re found you.

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Laura link
4/27/2012 03:34:21 pm

Oh so true about having to be intentional. I have found that about my relationship with God more so with little ones than ever.

You sure have a lot on your plate with 5 little ones and writing a book, wow! I bet it's neat seeing God's grace be sufficient for you. For it's not really until we step out into the uncomfortable that we get to see Him show off. :)

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