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[matthoyle]

it's been a great few days slowing down and looking back at the past year. the things i've learned, walked through and experienced. i'm thankful. this year has been a real gift to me. now to spending holiday time with fam + chums! #vscocam #christmasfeels #C4YA #c4made4more

#c4made4more #vscocam #christmasfeels #c4ya

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loved exploring downtown today for christmas gifts + good coffee. been inspired lately by the hearts of people around me. their hunger for authentic relationships and depth. reminded today of the gift that is friendship. + the gift that is this lovely lady's presence. #dscocam #vscocam #cafeplenty #wcweveryday (at Cafe Plenty)

#wcweveryday #vscocam #dscocam #cafeplenty

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my favorite thing lately has been coming home after work to lie on my bedroom floor in the dark and watch the reflection of christmas lights on the ceiling. i'm praying more and more that Jesus would teach me how to appreciate simple things. #vscocam #christmasfeels #c4ya

#vscocam #christmasfeels #c4ya

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so glad that i could get this old camera up+running, it belonged to my late grandfather. i wonder at how many special moments this has captured in my family. #vscocam #minolta

#vscocam #minolta

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christmas vibes #dscocam #starwarseverything

#starwarseverything #dscocam

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out here trying to be a handyman. finally succeeded in finishing these industrial shelves. time for a much needed brew using this bad boy. if you dig coffee, don't sleep on @aerobieaeropress #vscocam #manmakecoffee #aeropress

#vscocam #aeropress #manmakecoffee

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monday am #vscocam (at Red Bulb Espresso Bar)

#vscocam

[matthoyle]

i remember reading about an author who described mornings as something uniquely special. it's always there when you wake up, waiting in the same peaceful and silent state as the day before. --- i'm encouraged this morning by a conversation i had last night with a guy with infectious joy and love for Jesus. we were having a conversation on bold prayers and what would happen if we actually took the steps in faith to pray them. one of his daily prayers was "Lord, thank you, in advance, for what you've prepared for me today, i only ask to be used by You." --- i've learned that mornings are an opportunity. #vscocam #c4ya

#vscocam #c4ya

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pegandawl - @food52 is making our Tub Caddy look magical! And we made some goodies especially for them- check out the new stuff along with the ‘Meet the Maker’ story about Peg and Awl at www.food52.com http://ift.tt/1PI0B3vwww.food52.com http://ift.tt/1PI0B3v

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praying for peace in Paris. #allovertheearth #prayforparis repost - @chrisfromcanada

#prayforparis #allovertheearth

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what's better than sunday morning? being AWAKE to experience it. ☕️ #c4awesome #awakening #c4coffee

#c4coffee #awakening #c4awesome

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AM. #boomerang

#boomerang

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your life is precious to me. --------------------------thank you for always bringing me on your adventures. #vscocam (at Riverdale Farm Toronto)

#vscocam

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i'm praying for light to shine in the darkness this halloween. #allovertheearth

#allovertheearth

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ca·thar·tic kəˈTHärdik / adjective 1. providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions; causing catharsis. --- finally updated my phone, guess this time-lapse thing is pretty handy.

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i've been learning a lot about myself lately. so much so that i found myself in too fragile of a state of mind to be active on social media. especially instagram. ------------------------- instagram has a way of connecting people that other platforms can't fully achieve. it gives you a glimpse into the physical moment of someone else elsewhere. it has a unique and powerful design that can either encourage you or discourage you. ------------ i saw this quote a long time ago in a blog, screen-shot it + let it sit in my camera roll without chewing on the depth of the words. i've been learning a lot about my innate nature of comparing myself with the people and society around me. finding that i have bad habits of conjuring up lofty expectations for myself which can lead me to bitterness and disapointment. a vicious cycle that robs God of His glory and recognition for making human beings in HIS image with their own unique gifts and abilities. it's really amazing. ----------- when we give into the voices of inadequacy, we cheat ourselves into believing that Christ isn't adequate or enough for us. -------- don't waste your time trying to imitate what God hasn't spoken into your life. #seekjoy #thoughtsatmidnight

#thoughtsatmidnight #seekjoy