Yes! That is me today! A broken mama. Anybody else have a love/hate relationship with Mother’s Day? We took sweet pics over the weekend, and for the 24-48 hours when they were made, there was a time of reconciliation in our house. But truthfully, leading up to that day was a week of chaos, and… Read More
Challenge for Chapter 2 from Trusting God When Life Gives You Crap was a sweet experience with God’s beautiful nature. I took my walk on Monday morning when there was a slight chill in the air and the sun’s rays were shining through the trees. The challenge encouraged us to look for God’s creativity, His… Read More
There are very few things in life that bring me as much peace as the stillness of the morning and meeting Jesus in the scriptures while drinking a hot cup of coffee with birds chirping in the background. This time is sacred. It truly is the way I love to begin my day. However, it… Read More
I was having my Bible Study in the book of Hebrews this morning, and somehow I chased a squirrel from how God spoke in the Old Testament to how He has now spoken through His Son, Jesus in the New Testament to. . . you guessed it, putting together a puzzle. Anyone else’s mind venture… Read More
Join me for a 4 Minute Message on the kinds of rest the Lord provides to each of us. He meets each of us in our exact need. Here is a list of the scriptures I referenced today in the video: Mark 6:31 Psalm 4:8 Psalm 127:2 Isaiah 26:3 Psalm 23:1-2 Jeremiah 31:25 Psalm 3:5… Read More
I have this little book in my windowsill in our kitchen. When I know we are not going to be home, I snap a picture of the days we will miss, so I don’t miss the opportunity to begin my day with a little nugget from the Bible. This was yesterday’s message. It was perfect… Read More
We made it to Birmingham on Thursday and have spent the most precious time with our good friends Rex and Diane Wadsworth. We have known them since our days in Fort Worth, Texas. We guessed we’ve been friends for almost 22 years. We just adored spending time with them and talking over hot coffee. Diane… Read More
In January I usually look for a verse for the year. This year I didn’t want the verse the Lord kept putting in my path. No really. I’m sad to say I actually told God–“I don’t really want that verse, can you please give me something else???” So I haven’t focused on it like I… Read More
When I was completing one of my student teaching rotations in college, I was introduced to the music of a folk singer named Raffi. He sang fun songs for younger children and one of my favorites was You Gotta Sing. The song speaks of doing what the Spirit tells you to do and was based… Read More
“I didn’t even know it needed to be done until I see it now—and Wow! It’s just beautiful.” One of my daughters said that to me over the weekend after she saw the completion of one of our latest projects around the house. We recently gave the wall our television is on a “makeover”. We’ve… Read More
