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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.
Cultivating Gratitude
2018

Cultivating Gratitude

“Rejoice always and delight in your faith; be unceasing and persistent in prayer; in every situation [no matter what the … Continue reading Cultivating Gratitude

Look In The Box
Christmas

Look In The Box

Christmastime is here! There’s snow (if you are fortunate) and Christmas trees laden with lights and decorations and carols, and … Continue reading Look In The Box

A Life of Pie
Motherhood

A Life of Pie

Today is the day that we celebrate the important women in our lives: our mothers, grandmothers, daughters, sisters and friends. … Continue reading A Life of Pie

Adventures in Parenting: To Build Or Not To Build?
Adventures in Parenting

Adventures in Parenting: To Build Or Not To Build?

You know you are a parent when…you mop the dining room floor and just go ahead and mop the walls … Continue reading Adventures in Parenting: To Build Or Not To Build?

The Impotence of Time
Dealing with Loss, Healing, Infertility & Miscarriage

The Impotence of Time

I cannot count the times I have heard it. “Time heals all wounds”. At first, I wanted to believe it. … Continue reading The Impotence of Time

When Christmas is Broken
Uncategorized

When Christmas is Broken

Christmas can be a wonderful time of reunion with family and friends. We hear the songs singing of joy and … Continue reading When Christmas is Broken

Adventures in Parenting, Life Lessons

My Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day…and then some.

Today. My terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. And then some. No, I’m not complaining. Not now. Just telling … Continue reading My Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day…and then some.

Be The Hand Outstretched
Dealing with Loss, Healing, Hope

Be The Hand Outstretched

This last Sunday, we had the pleasure of having Robb Nash and his team do a presentation at our church. … Continue reading Be The Hand Outstretched

You Are Not Alone
Dealing with Loss, Infertility & Miscarriage

You Are Not Alone

“Two people are better than one. When two people work together, they get more work done. If one person falls, … Continue reading You Are Not Alone

A Question Of Refuge
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A Question Of Refuge

Through much prayer and with a heavy heart, I have seen the fallout of the Paris tragedy unfold; I’ve read … Continue reading A Question Of Refuge

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