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The Heavens Proclaim His Glory Part 2 : Lessons from Space….by Susie

photo credit In my last post I had the honor of sharing on http://www.WhenYouRise.com about my love for all things astronomy and the joy I find in pointing my boys to the glory of God through the wonder of  his creation  - especially through spending time admiring and standing in awe of the heavens.   I … Read more

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The Heavens Proclaim his Glory ….by Susie

I am doubly excited about this post today.  First, I get to share about one of my great loves – the heavens!  Suns and moons and stars! oh my!  nebulae and galaxies and quasars! oh my!   You may or may not know that although I studied medical physics in grad school,  my undergraduate degree … Read more

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Good Friday Dinner…by Susie

Can you relate to this? You LOVE the idea of being intentional when it comes to teaching your children the truths of the Bible and making family devotions a regular habit in your home, but its the planning and then the actual implementation of those plans that trips you up.  Me too.  That’s why you hear me say this over … Read more

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The Easter Garden {With a Lego People Twist!}… Guest Post by Sarah

I’m so delighted to introduce a lovely woman to you today.  ”Miss Sarah” is adored by children and parents alike around these parts, me and my boys included.  We still have precious artwork creations from when my oldest was blessed enough to have Miss Sarah as his art teacher in preschool.  With her love for … Read more

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The Story of St Patrick: More than Shamrocks and Leprechauns…by Susie

Even though I took on the Butler name when I married the love of my life, there’s not much Irish about me.  I’ve tried in years past to jump into the fun that many enjoy on March 17th by cooking up some Corned beef ( yum!) and I think this year we’ll expand our horizons … Read more

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Resource Recommendation: Get a Sense of the Resurrection

Hi Friends, Kellye and I were thrilled with so many of you giving us the “thumbs up ” on our announcement that there will soon be a new and improved RaisingDeepRoots.  Thank you for your ongoing encouragement and enthusiasm!   One of our great joys is to share with you other wonderful resources that we … Read more

We are growing….by Kell

NO. NO, NO, NO. I am NOT having a baby. IIIIII am not growing. And neither is Susie. WE are growing!!!!! Raisingdeeproots is officially getting a professional makeover. In all honesty, by December of 2012 we were at that point were we were begging God to show us if this was the end of our RDR journey or … Read more

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Using our Jesse Tree during Lent? …by Susie

Ok RaisingDeepRoots readers!  This is one of those times I’m going to ask for your input.  I have a vague idea of a devotional idea to do with the kiddos during Lent but the details are hazy.  Yes, I know, I’m a week late…what else is new?  Of course, do I let that stop me? … Read more

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A friend LOVES at all times Valentine…by Susie

I have been told that as our children grow older, our work as parents becomes much less physical and a whole lot more emotional.  I confess that I have already found that to be true.  Where as I used to fall into bed exhausted from nursing a baby and chasing a toddler, I now fall … Read more

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A Suggestion for Getting the Most out of a Fresh Start in 2013…by Susie

Wow!  It’s already nearing the END of January.  So much for a TIMELY post about the enthusiasm that comes with the start of New Year and all the hopes and dream that come with it.  Alas,  I need a LONG time to meditate on things and honestly, my heart isn’t as teachable as I like … Read more

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