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Author: Beatrice Giesbrecht

I am a follower of Jesus, wife, stay-at-home, homeschooling mama to four rambunctious boys, writer, and trauma survivor. Since I was a little girl, I have loved words. Loved how when carefully chosen and put together they have the power to craft a story, paint a picture in the mind's eye, evoke emotion, and move to action. Words are a powerful gift that I do not take lightly. I have seen God do the impossible, bringing beauty from the most shattered things. I've experienced Him breathe life into dead dreams and pour hope into the parched desert of my soul. I pray that the words I share here will leave you encouraged, filled with hope, and renewed with purpose. Thanks for joining me on this journey.
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What She Left For Me

Today marks the passage of 16 years since I said goodbye to my mom – my best friend and confidante … Continue reading What She Left For Me

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From The Mouths of Babes…

So…ever had one of those times where you find yourself learning from the little people that you are supposed to … Continue reading From The Mouths of Babes…

Motherhood

It’s Nice To Be Needed…Except When It’s Not.

Yes. It has been a while since I have written. And no, I haven’t forgotten I have a blog. But … Continue reading It’s Nice To Be Needed…Except When It’s Not.

Motherhood

The Bar is Too High!

A new year is upon us! And it is definitely time to get back into the swing of things. It … Continue reading The Bar is Too High!

Gratitude

Dust, delays, dizziness, and…murmuring?

Dear friends, you always followed my instructions when I was with you. And now that I am away, it is … Continue reading Dust, delays, dizziness, and…murmuring?

Christmas

Emmanuel

But Zion [Jerusalem, her people as seen in captivity] said, The Lord has forsaken me, and my Lord has forgotten … Continue reading Emmanuel

Christmas

Why That Way?

“He was created of a mother whom He created. He was carried by hands that He formed. He cried in … Continue reading Why That Way?

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My Personal Bravery

Though the fig tree does not blossom and there is no fruit on the vines, [though] the product of the … Continue reading My Personal Bravery

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In the Fire

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of … Continue reading In the Fire

To begin…
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To begin…

“Life is a great big canvas, and you should throw all the paint on it you can.” – Danny Kaye … Continue reading To begin…

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