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17 Fun Thanksgiving Traditions to Try
17 Creative Thanksgiving Traditions for Your Family to Try The holiday season is fast approaching. It will soon be time to plan the...

Darcie @ Leighton Lane
Nov 7, 20225 min read
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Benefits of Mental Health Medicine
"Every morning I take the same two pills with a glass of water, and then I go about my day. My day is typical of a thirty-something...

Darcie @ Leighton Lane
Oct 3, 20221 min read
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Intentional Ramblings
I don't pray for world peace – not sure that I ever have. I guess I don't see a point in doing so. It's not that I doubt my God. I know...

Darcie @ Leighton Lane
Sep 26, 20224 min read
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If You Knew, Would You Still Give?
"In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself...

Darcie @ Leighton Lane
Sep 19, 20223 min read
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Is My Anxiety Normal
When we read the Bible, we are aptly and repeatedly reminded to NOT worry. Yet, we see many Biblical characters doing just that –...

Darcie @ Leighton Lane
Sep 12, 20226 min read
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6 Takeaways from Matthew 24 - The Beginning of Sorrows
"We don't talk about Bruno. No, no, no." This catchy tune from Encanto played on repeat while my children delighted in the new animated...

Darcie @ Leighton Lane
Sep 5, 20226 min read
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A Letter to the Mom Who Feels Incapable
Dear Beautiful Mom, I know there are times in your life when you feel incapable of your roles and responsibilities. Maybe your feelings...

Darcie @ Leighton Lane
Aug 29, 20225 min read
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Pursuing Wisdom in Proverbs 14
Pursuing Proverbs – Chapter 14 Lord, teach me to be… Wise. I often write in a prayer journal. As a mom of two young boys, my most...

Darcie @ Leighton Lane
Aug 22, 20222 min read
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What I Wish You Knew about My Mental Health Diagnosis
This Q&A originally published in the August 2022 Newsletter from Embracing the Unexpected. Make sure to subscribe to Maree's newsletters...

Darcie @ Leighton Lane
Aug 15, 20223 min read
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11 Prayers of Scripture for Teachers
Originally Published on ibelieve.com on 8/12/22. Last Sunday, the Pastor at my church asked who was ready for back to school. The...

Darcie @ Leighton Lane
Aug 15, 20225 min read
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Depression and Faith Can Coexist - A look at Charles Spurgeon's Life
Faith, the size of a mustard seed, is all we need to move a mountain (Matthew 17:20). This tiny seed reminds us that Christ will still do...

Darcie @ Leighton Lane
Jul 5, 20225 min read
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3 Ways to Share the Burden with a Loved One
Recently, I was given the opportunity by a dear friend, Maree Dee, to guest post for her blog Embracing the Unexpected. Maree writes and...

Darcie @ Leighton Lane
Jun 27, 20221 min read
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Does God Still Love Me When I'm Depressed?
Does God Still Love Me when I’m Depressed? Why does God hate me? I'm guessing you didn't come to a site for faithful Christian women and...

Darcie @ Leighton Lane
Jun 20, 20225 min read
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SOS - Jesus Rescue Me from My Thoughts
I heard a story of a pastor who visited an orphanage in China. The room was full of cribs with just enough space to walk through. The...

Darcie @ Leighton Lane
Jun 13, 20225 min read
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Rest for the Fearful Mind - Elijah's Desperation
Rest for the Anxious Mind – A Walk-through Elijah’s Desperation What I've always wondered is how can someone of unsurmountable faith who...

Darcie @ Leighton Lane
Jun 6, 20226 min read
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For the Mom Who Feels Abandoned
He met her in a lonely place, by a spring in the desert. Enveloped in seclusion and running from abuse – God appeared to her in the...

Darcie @ Leighton Lane
May 23, 20226 min read
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Ways to Get Outside with Your Children
5 Creative Ways to get Outside with your Kids As a mom of two nature-loving young boys – outdoor play is a daily occurrence no matter the...

Darcie @ Leighton Lane
May 16, 20226 min read
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From Broken Mess to Completely Transformed
Written by Antoinette @diaryofhope Hello friend, I’m Antoinette, a regular, 32-year-old, Jesus loving, single mum. I’m also a writer,...

Darcie @ Leighton Lane
May 12, 20226 min read
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6 Reasons Why Someone Struggling with Mental Illness Quits their Meds
As part of a new series, Mental Illness from a Lived Experience, I wrote about six reasons a person would stop taking their prescription...

Darcie @ Leighton Lane
May 10, 20224 min read
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Creating Quality Time with Your Spouse
How to Create Quality Time with Your Spouse How is your marriage? Even if your answer is great, you know it takes a concerted effort,...

Darcie @ Leighton Lane
May 9, 20226 min read
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