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 »
Boy in Motion, Mom in Prayer
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 »
My Morning Nest
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 »
Herbal comforts for a dreary day…
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 »
My Reading List for 2011
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 »
Gratitude for little things makes a life full
If you want a quick and powerful reminder to live life seeing it’s true value, appreciating the little moments that make up our days, months and years…then you need to watch this video! I just watched it and it took a mere two seconds for the tears to fall. I was excited to see this [...] Read more »
The One Dollar Gift that Made My Day
Image by Malias I whisked into Home Depot with my baby on my hip. I was quickly breezing in to get a few hooks for the bathroom wall. Or so I thought. As I trotted by one of the workers, she smiled and said, “Hi cutie (to the baby). You were in here yesterday.” I [...] Read more »
Creating a Giving Spirit by Blessing Others
I want be generous. I want my kids to be generous too. It doesn’t always come naturally to give. Sure, giving out of the overflow is not too hard, but giving when it involves sacrifice, that is not so easy. I figure the best way to become truly generous is to just keep on giving! [...] Read more »
God Will Make a Way
Image by Francisco Diez Sometimes we can’t see past the hilltop. Sometimes our peace is so far gone we feel that it will never return. Sometimes we have strayed so far from God it seems we can never go back. Sometimes the walls are too strong for us. But they are not for God. If [...] Read more »
Two Good Reasons to Trust God
It is difficult to trust someone who is deceitful (and really unwise to do so). Just one lie can cause us to lose faith in someone completely. Thankfully, God does not lie. In fact, it is impossible for God to lie! Hebrews 6:18 says “So that by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible [...] Read more »
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