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Decluttering as a biblical practice for more peace and joy in Christ 🏠🩵✨🕊️

Newsletter · By Liz LaVoie (like LaCroix🍋) · Official site

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  1. Issue · Sep 26, 2026

    Can I really be content in Christ while grieving? (opens the original)

    Excerpt · Critical tone

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    Alternate title: Even if Grief Remains, So Does God’s LoveI wasn’t expecting or planning to write this post. Originally, the plan was to formally announce that I would be quitting this newsletter and all other creative projects for good. I’ve experienced discouragement many times since starting my newsletter back in the spring 2021 (formerly known as Toast Tuesdays). But these recent conversations with my husband were different.Previously, I had constantly kept mental and physical lists of dream

  2. Issue · Aug 9, 2026

    Searching for God's goodness in grief (opens the original)

    Excerpt · Neutral tone

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    A children’s story about parentingSeveral months ago I found this YouTube video (skip to 6:05) that’s basically an episode-long compilation of some classic children stories by Eric Carle. I’ve watched this video many times but it wasn’t until yesterday (the anniversary of the last time I saw my Dad in person) that one particular story brought a smile to my face and tears to my eyes. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Papa-Please-Moon-World-Carle/dp/0689829590/ref=sr_1_1?crid=L7ICOJ80QM2M&dib=eyJ2Ij

  3. Issue · Aug 4, 2026

    The Stuff-Stack: July Recap 🌞 (opens the original)

    Excerpt · Neutral tone

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    The is my monthly list of things I’m decluttering, loving, enjoying, etc. <img alt="" class="sizing-normal" height="539" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-r1P!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.

  4. Issue · Jul 27, 2026

    Your Systems Are Making Life Harder | Simplified Summer Pt. 2 (opens the original)

    Excerpt · Positive tone

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