I'm at Laced for Grace today. Here's a sneak peek.During our family devotions this week my husband taught on serving. A subject I needed because I’m not the greatest servant at home. My expectations stop me from going the extra mile. I’m selfish. I expect my two kids to help around the house. After all, if I did everything for them, what would they Continue Reading
In Other Words–God Messed Me Up
Has God messed up your tidy plans? He started messing up mine about eight years ago. My family moved into our first home 50 miles away from our community of friends. Out to the high plains desert of Colorado. I didn't want to leave the city. However after we left something started to change in me. We lived on an acre of nothing but weeds. I fought Continue Reading
My Word/s for 2008: Freely Give
Instead of a new year's resolution, I pick a new word of the year. After praying and pondering, I've landed on two words. Couldn't do just one word this year, I tried. In 2006, I picked "trust" and last year I picked "comfort." This year my words are: FREELY GIVE Matthew 10:8 Freely you have received, freely give. The reason I picked these Continue Reading
The Melody of Life
My friend recently told me about a teaching she heard about life being a song. Our conversation was brief but I still cannot get this thought out of my head. My mind continues to mull over this idea. It's been a few weeks now, so it's time to blog about it. I've added my own interpretation.God is writing a musical masterpiece through each of our Continue Reading
Word for 2007: Comfort
Welcome in 2007! A new year is always a good time for me to reflect about the previous year and to anticipate a new one. 2006 was full of blessings and trials. I can only guess 2007 will bring more of the same. I'm full of expectation. But I no longer make New Year's resolutions. They only disappoint me. Last year, my friend Beth read an article Continue Reading
Parenting Teens Confession
Why didn't my kids arrive with personalized instruction manuals? Doesn't God know I need them? And, right about now! A book written about raising children isn't good enough for me. The Bible has answers but I still need more clarity. I need step-by-step instructions, customized to my children. What can I do to make sure they will follow the Continue Reading