Isn’t it easy to look around and think that others have it made? They have “such an interesting story”. There are love stories at every turn and they are beautiful. Each story is so unique. In fact, each story uniquely belongs to those who are living it. Yours can’t even…
As I have mentioned, we had a big day in our home this past weekend. We celebrated our little one’s first birthday! If you have children or know anyone who does, which is all of you, you know how much planning typically goes into this monumental day! Invitations are chosen,…
This passage quoted here in a friend’s blog is one of my favorites! I had lost track of it and am thrilled to have found it again. What a great reminder of what it looks like to die to ourselves and live to Christ. I am again encouraged to remember…
My husband and I make every attempt to rise early enough in the morning to spend some time together reading the Bible and praying. Spending this time is foundational to our relationship and the climate of our home. It brings us back from the day to day of life and…
Tonight I am on a mission to use the rest of the kale and the remaining peppers. So, we will be having a meal with some really great chicken sausage (my daughter asked if she could have a bowl as a snack!) and at a variety of other ingredients, most…
As a sequel to the post about our daughter, I am following up with a list of some of the things I love about our older son. As you may know, the year that your children transition out of your home and into college catapults you into a whole new…
Our Life Group from church is doing a practical study on building teamwork in our marriages. On Thursday night, during our weekly meeting, we spent some time brainstorming our goals for our marriages. It was an encouraging time to spur one another on toward teamwork in our homes. There are…
As last night came to a close, and I had a rare night of tossing and turning in bed, I was reminded how busy today would be. I would be up at 5:45 am to spend time with my husband reading the Bible and praying before he left for work,…
Psalm 61:1-4 Hear my cry, O God; Attend to my prayer. From the end of the earth I will cry to You, When my heart is overwhelmed; Lead me to the Rock that is higher than I. For You have been a Shelter for me, A Strong Tower from the…
A week ago, I was scanning a variety of blog posts as well as browsing Pinterest and somewhere I ran across a post about where the author described the things she loved about her daughter. That post got me thinking and spurred me toward penning the same expression of gratefulness…
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