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Learning to See | Waiting for the Light

Some things never change.I still believe getting up early to watch the sun rise is always worth it. And when the sunrise is this glorious, you can still find me in my pajama's, standing in my front yard facing east with my camera pressed against my face taking a photo of it. I didn't realize it when ... read more

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Learning to See | The Longest Night

The Winter solstice occurred yesterday at 9:27 pm and once again, we made through the longest night of the year. For thousands of years, human beings have been fascinated by this astronomical phenomenon. Ancient Mayans tracked the sun's movement and created complex calendars, and many believe that ... read more

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Learning to See | Letting the Light Shine In

This one is for all my please and perfecters. For my strivers and overachievers. I have GOOD NEWS for you. You don't have to hustle for God. And those places where you feel flawed or broken or vulnerable? That's where the Light gets in.This is what I am celebrating at Christmas. This is what brings ... read more

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Learning to See | Winter Skies

As we approach the end of the year, I am dedicating the last four posts in my blog series to one of my favorite subjects to photograph: Light. Which might sound a little backwards considering the fact that we are approaching the darkest time of year (astronomically speaking). But I think it makes ... read more

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Learning to See | Joy in the Middle of the Mess

I had to smile when I was putting this post together. If you happen to have read my post from yesterday, you will probably recognize the theme. One of my favorite things about this blog series has been revisiting those times of personal growth in faith. There is something about writing a blog post ... read more

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The December We Actually Have

Early this year, my kind and thoughtful friend Jen gifted me the book The Lives We Actually Have by Kate Bowler and Jessica Richie for my birthday. You can read more about it on the website, but here is a brief snippet from the description.The Lives We Actually Have is an oasis and a landing spot ... read more

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Hi There! I’m Kelly. I am a wife, mom, light seeker, homemaker, and storyteller. From an empty nest to an abundant life, all it took was a little time, a lot of faith, and the courage to see my life differently.

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