Heidi Bruder

One of the things I most cherish about my husband is that he is my teammate. We often make references to each other as such. “Thanks Partner” is a common phrase around our house. This is how we approach our life as husband and wife and as parents. We are a [...]

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I was regretting the past,
fearing the future.
Then …. suddenly
my Lord was speaking.
My name is
I AM
He paused.
I waited.
He continued.
When you live in the past
with its mistakes and regrets
it is hard.
I AM
not there.
My name is not
I WAS.
When you live in the future
with its problems and fears,
it is hard.
I AM
not there.
My name is not
I WILL BE.
When you [...]

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I’m in a Bible study called Bible Study Fellowship. BSF has been a powerful way for me to study Scripture in-depth, verse by verse, and to grow in my understanding of the Bible as a whole. We have spent the past 9 months studying the book of Matthew.
I was able to be there last [...]

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Just over two weeks ago, we found out the surprising news that we were pregnant! WOW! Not at all what we were expecting. I can honestly say that I was caught off-guard. I have spent the last two weeks journeying through a whole host of emotions. Here is a glimpse [...]

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Perhaps you’ve been here before. I find myself here this evening. The lyrics to this song struck a cord deep within me.
All I can say
by david crowder
Lord, I’m tired
So tired from walking
And Lord, I’m so alone
And Lord, the dark
Is creeping in
Creeping up
To swallow me
I think I’ll stop
Rest here awhile
And this is all I can say [...]

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What a wonderful day. As I reflect upon it, all I can think is “I am blessed beyond measure.”
I have an amazing husband who is my partner, my soulmate and my best friend. He is the best teammate I could ask for. I am blessed beyond measure.
I have two terrific boys. [...]

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Welcome to my blog. I am a wife, a mom of two young boys and a follower of Jesus Christ. I seek to serve the Lord in each of these areas.
Join me as I journey on this road of wifehood, motherhood and discipleship. We’ll spend time exploring some of my passions: pregnancy/childbirth, breastfeeding, parenting, being [...]

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