Photo Credit The question is not a new one, but there are many reasons it is continually asked. Today I lived several of them. My energetic son was obviously aching for some quality time at the park, and given that fall has found its way here once again and my husband had the day off, […]
On Having Dreams and Making Them Happen
I’m sure this post breaks all the rules of what makes a good blog post that other people will read. I’m okay with that, however, as I am currently in a place where I simply want to journal my thoughts as I am in this place. Here is what you will not find in this […]
When Life is Greater than Words
I love writing about our experiences, my thoughts, and all of the highs and lows that make our life what it is. There was a time when I would lament not posting everything as often as I think of something I want to write, but then I look at the what fills my days and […]
Messing Up with Scripture Memory
God gave me a passion almost two years ago for memorizing scripture. I’ve been amazed at the level of encouragement it’s been to me. I’ve actually comprehended what intimacy with God looks like on a new level. It’s been life-changing. But I hit a dry spell recently. I’m not exactly sure why, but when it […]
Focusing on Progress, Not the Mess
It doesn’t always take a completely convoluted series of events for God to remind us of His profound truths. In this case, God spoke to me as I sorted onesies and pajamas to sell at a garage sale. Piles were accumulating in every room of the house, and at one point I looked up from […]
Five Minute Friday: Change
Photo Credit Change is coming. I can feel it. Sure, our family is always undergoing changes. That’s part of life, part of what makes a family who it is. But this change is bigger, with a much broader expanse. I look at the world and I see us on the cusp of change, but which […]
I’m Having a Girl!
Yesterday was a big day in our family! We got a closer look at this little life that is growing inside me. She’s been tickling my tummy for a couple of weeks now with her stretches, and consequently stealing more and more of my heart with each movement. In my heart I believed it was […]
My Life is Like a Geranium at Summer’s End
I sat in the cool of the evening tonight and soaked in the beauty. A life growing inside me, a pre-schooler in full imagination mode with toys, ants, and dirt, and a peaceful and comfortable evening outdoors. Indeed I feel blessed, joyful, serene, and grateful, but right now I just can’t seem to express it […]
Meditation Mondays: A Familiar Story and Some Renewed Encouragement
Image Source This morning in my Bible reading, I read 1 Samuel 16-17. These accounts about David being chosen as king of Israel and then defeating Goliath are familiar to Christians and non alike, but I love re-reading them from time to time to see what new insights God can bring from the portions of […]
Starting Off the Morning Right with a Desperation Prayer
Photo Credit This morning I forced my sleepy eyes open when my mind realized the alarm was going off in real life rather than in my dream. I knew that staying in bed wasn’t an option, but I turned on the lamp, then snuggled under the covers for another couple of minutes, dreaming I could […]