Creating Peace and Joy Where it Matters Most
All too often I run a head of God and try to push my own way. I’m slowly learning to step back, but it’s a hard lesson. Recently my prayer has been, “Lord, protect my family from all my good ideas!” Multiple thoughts flash through my mind with seeming importance. When viewed at a distance, [...] Read more »
Image by Horton Group Our brothers and sisters are there with us from the dawn of our personal stories to the inevitable dusk. ~Susan Scarf Merrell Siblings have the potential to be our best friends and confidants. Sibling relationships are the ones that help us learn how to get along with others, how to serve, [...] Read more »
How’s that for a tall order? Everything. Yes, everything. In the New American Standard Bible, 1 Corinthians 16:14 says: Do everything in love The NIV translates it as: Let all that you do be done in love. Doesn’t leave much wiggle room, does it? This word love is from the Greek word agape. [...] Read more »
I saw some friends yesterday. Friends I grew up with in Australia. What a blessing it is to have people in my life who know me and love me anyway! I am thankful. Seeing these friends got me thinking about how important people are to each of our lives. . . Friends are one [...] Read more »
I think it’s safe to say that most of us want more peace at home. Having a place to rest and relax , where you can be yourself, and know you are loved is a wonderful thing! Today I’m sharing four steps to give you more peace at home over at Keeper of the Home. [...] Read more »
My Dad called me from Australia a few days ago. He told me our neighbor’s daughter had been killed in a car accident. She was my age. A mother. A daughter. A sister. A friend. Her family is devastated. It is hard to believe that my fun childhood friend is gone. Leaving behind those who [...] Read more »
Here is my son “flying” on the swing after taking spring time pictures. Sometimes I cannot believe I have a son. As one who grew up with a sister, I knew very little about boys. But I’m getting an education now. Boys are so funny, sweet, and full of energy! I’m glad God saw fit [...] Read more »
The Hello Mornings girls are sharing pictures today. Here’s mine: These three things are usually with me in the early morning: a baby, a Bible, and a reading light. I like to sit in my comfy glider, but that doesn’t always happen. In fact, the day I took this picture, I ended up kneeling on [...] Read more »
Image by Dawnzy58 I’m sharing a few simple ideas for bringing comfort to dreary days over at Frugal Granola today. Feel like an herbal bath or foot soak? Share this post: Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Tell a friend Read more »
I thought it might be fun to share the books on my to read list for this year. Many of them are already on my shelf, waiting for me to pick them up. Let me know if you have read any of these: The Mission of Motherhood: Touching Your Child’s Heart for Eternity by Sally [...] Read more »
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