Last week our family found ourselves in a whole new arena of life. We always knew this week would someday arrive, but facing it head-on and thinking and preparing for it eventually are on two very far flung spectrums. On Tuesday morning, I received a call from my sister telling me of a medical concern… Read More
We are first-time-raised-bed-gardeners this spring. We are just beginning to see some of the fruits of our labors and we are so giddy with excitement! Everyday we walk outside and open the newly built gate and check on our babies. We pull a few weeds, dehead the marigolds, and check on new growth. Sometimes we… Read More
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
When the last stimulus check arrived in our bank account Ben and I were tempted to spend it on something we would both love–an adjustable bed. We had been taking my parents shopping for theirs and we both fell in love with a split king that was incredibly soft. For about 2 or 3 days… 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
It’s time for the 1st Moments 2 Meditate Challenge. Last month I sent out a challenge to add scripture in your home in a creative way here. The time has come for us to share how we each accomplished our challenge for Chapter 1 in “Trusting God When Life Gives You Crap“. I am so… 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
