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Ashley Qurollo
Jan 204 min read
Winter Blues
January 20, 2025 Down the creaky attic stairs came the Christmas storage tubs . Into the tubs went all the garlands, and light strands,...
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Ashley Qurollo
Nov 25, 20243 min read
A Thankful Heart
November 25, 2024 Happy Thanksgiving , dear readers! You are part of the special group who takes a genuine personal interest in me and...
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Ashley Qurollo
Nov 4, 20243 min read
Shop Opening!
November 4, 2024 So last night I clicked THE button! “What button?” you might ask. The button that says my shop is now open for...
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Ashley Qurollo
Oct 28, 20243 min read
A Heart at Rest
October 28, 2024 How can I rest in such a busy world? How can I rest when my to-do list is longer than my to-day? Is rest that elusive...
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Ashley Qurollo
Sep 9, 20244 min read
A Sound Heart
September 9, 2024 I try to keep a balance in my blog post topics, and as of late, many have focused on homeschooling . It’s been a while...
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Ashley Qurollo
Jun 17, 20243 min read
My Father's Heart is Kind
June 17, 2024 “My Father’s heart is kind beyond all measure, gives unto each day what He deems best.” These words from an adaptation of...
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Ashley Qurollo
May 27, 20243 min read
A Weary Heart Looks at Psalm 23:1-2
May 27, 2024 A weighty Weariness settled, and nothing could seem to displace this unwelcome intruder. “A good night’s sleep will dislodge...
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Ashley Qurollo
Mar 4, 20243 min read
Teaching Children Hymns
March 4, 2024 My fingers flow across the keys as my foot pumps the golden pedal in timely rhythm. Once the musical engine is in motion...
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Ashley Qurollo
Nov 20, 20235 min read
Attitude of Gratitude
November 20, 2023 As my favorite holiday approaches, my thoughts turn towards what to write about. Naturally, we think of giving thanks...
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Ashley Qurollo
Nov 13, 20233 min read
Don't Quit!
November 13, 2023 Hello, friends! Today's post will just be informal and chatty. This time of year is busy for everyone, and writing an...
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Ashley Qurollo
Oct 23, 20235 min read
Living Simply with Lower Energy | Leaning on the Lord
October 23, 2023 I wish that I had started my “Living Simply with Lower Energy” series with an emphasis on God’s strength. Perhaps...
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Ashley Qurollo
Jul 17, 20235 min read
A Mother Looks at Philippians 4:4-7
July 17, 2023 Have you ever read Philip Keller’s, A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23? This book, written from the perspective of an actual...
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Ashley Qurollo
Jun 26, 20234 min read
Food for the Heart
June 26, 2023 A simple child’s prayer in the morning bursts forth into afternoon sunshine for big sister’s birthday party. God lovingly...
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Ashley Qurollo
Jun 5, 20235 min read
Developing Relationships
June 5, 2023 An early text from my sister-in-law (and also good friend) greeted me this Monday morning, inviting me to join her and the...
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Ashley Qurollo
May 22, 20235 min read
Heart's Desire: A Devotional
May 22, 2023 I am sensitive to the fact that not every reader of my blog claims to be a Christian, and I am respectful of another’s...
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Ashley Qurollo
May 15, 20236 min read
Living Simply with Lower Energy, Part 2
May 15, 2023 Welcome back! I received some sweet responses to me personally regarding last week’s post, Living Simply with Lower Energy,...
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Ashley Qurollo
Apr 17, 20235 min read
Thoughtful Gift Giving
April 17, 2023 (My young niece recently had a birthday party, and she seemed quite happy with this flower kit. I tried to give her...
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Ashley Qurollo
Apr 10, 20235 min read
One Very Special Meal: Resurrection Devotional
April 10, 2023 You may be chuckling to yourself why I am posting about Resurrection Sunday after Resurrection Sunday. Well, friends, I...
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Ashley Qurollo
Apr 3, 20235 min read
The Value of Little Things
April 3, 2023 The arrival of fairer temperatures whispered permission to plant flower seeds, and so my children and I planted some seeds...
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