Tabby Finton

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Pastor, Speaker, Encourager

Tabby is a life-long lover of God, and she is passionate about His purposes. She has served alongside her husband in pastoral ministry for almost twenty-five years. A credentialed minister, she loves to speak, write, and encourage. She is mom to three sons and wife to Steve, Lead Pastor at Abundant Life Church in Blaine, Minnesota.

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Garage Sale Genius
05/20/13

Here are a few tips to help your garage sale be successful this summer.

Is your heart dancing a brisk pitter patter at the thought of getting to shop some garage sales? If so, you’re definitely not alone. It’s that time of year when people are chomping at the bit to shop at garage sales once again.

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Disappointed on Mothers Day
05/13/13

Have you got the after-Mother’s Day blues? You’re not alone.

Mother’s Day is not an easy day for a lot of people. Those who didn’t or don’t have a good relationship with their own mom are likely candidates. Those whose mom has passed away often find it a sad day too. And what about those who have lost a child to death, miscarriage, or abortion? Some of them grieve through Mother’s Day.

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Here Comes the Sun
05/5/13

She had to remind herself to keep putting one foot in front of the other.

It was a foggy morning. Forecasters warned of low visibility levels and recommended caution while driving. It was hard to see, and there was a fine, wet mist that seemed to shroud everything. Branches on trees looked snow-covered, although it was just a façade: freezing, misty fog clung to their arms and trunks.

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Seasons Change
04/29/13

The truth is that there is beauty in absolutely every season. But sometimes we have to look really closely to find it.

What is it about changing seasons that is so wonderful? I’m a Midwestern girl, and I have experienced the somewhat-quarterly transformations each year my whole life.

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Overwhelmed by Senseless Violence
04/16/13

As we continue to find our collective footing after Monday's tragedy in Boston, I am reminded of another time when senseless violence seemed to rock the foundations of peace in our nation.

As we continue to find our collective footing after Monday's tragedy in Boston, I am reminded of another time when senseless violence seemed to rock the foundations of peace in our nation.

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I Needed A Word Hug
04/15/13

There are times when I just need a bit of affirmation.

I know I’m loved, I really do. I have a great hubby, three sons, lots of siblings and extended family, great friends and co-workers, and the list goes on. I generally have pretty good relationships in my life. And I’m content. Mostly.

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Why You Gotta Be So Mean?
04/1/13

Being right doesn’t prove anything to anybody. And being mean is just plain wrong.

My friend looked fantastic; I was so proud of her. She was in transformation mode and was well over halfway to her weight loss goal. This lifestyle change was her first real success at weight loss as an adult, and it was a really big deal. She was working hard, making great choices, and it was finally undeniable to others that she was looking good.

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Inexpensive Un-Fried Refried Beans
03/25/13

This yummy recipe is high in protein and dietary fiber, low in fat, and serves about 15.

I am not world-renowned for my mad skills in the kitchen, but I do okay. There are few recipes that I keep in my little antique tin recipe box, as I mostly cook from memory. So if my dozen or so cookbooks don’t include it, I probably haven’t tried to make it.

But I was desperate.

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New Mommy Madness
03/21/13

You may not be able to see past the dirty laundry, piles of toys, ear infections, or sleep deprivation right now, but I can honestly say that it won’t always be so rough.

My oldest son is 20 years old, and it’s been a long time since I’ve had a baby in the house. As I was organizing some books the other day, a single journal entry fluttered out of a notebook and caught my attention. I looked at the date: April 4, 1993. Then I started reading.

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Ask and You Will Receive
02/25/13

We had genuine needs, but we didn’t know how they would be met.

We were down to almost nothing. There were a few spices, oil, and a few cans of this and that in the cupboard, but otherwise it was slim pickings. It was time to visit the grocery store, but it wasn’t yet payday. How were we going to eat till then?

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