My boys went on a little adventure last weekend. They rode their bikes 1.5 miles from home (each way) to a convenience store to buy some candy- without permission! My husband and I only found out because they ran into a couple from our church at the store (thank God!). My first reaction was UGLY! …
Monthly Archives: April 2010
Memories
Have you ever wrestled with memories? Memories can evoke the warm fuzzies, can make us smile or laugh out loud. Memories can remind us how blessed we are and can get us through a difficult time. Memories can also be painful, reminding us of a time of despair or sorrow. Memories can make us weep,…
Praying for your marriage
Do you ever find yourself irritated with your spouse? Convinced that they do not have your best interest at heart? Wishing you had married someone else? When I am honest, I admit that my flesh has felt all of those things at one time or another the last almost fourteen years. There is a common…
Come and Follow Me…
and I will make you fishers of men. Matthew 4:19 This verse got me through last week. Last week was an amazing week with God, but it moved at breakneck speed. I felt like I had to hold on tight and just trust that I was headed in the right direction. I wrote on facebook…
Bullying: When Should Parents Intervene
My 12 year old Matt marches to the beat of his own band drummer. He is sweet, smart and eccentric. He loves legos, Star Wars and drawing. He gets good grades, but grades aren’t important to him. He loves Jesus and thinks deep thoughts. For example- yesterday he asked me if he was a girl…
Living Sacrifices in Marriage
Today, Sheila did a wonderful job today exposing some of the misconceptions about men and women common in today’s society. I encourage you to take a moment and read her thoughts. Her writing prompted me to think about how gender roles have affected my mindset and my marriage. First things first- I am a girly girl. Always…
Change of plans
I am a planner. (Big surprise, huh?) God wired me that way so it is okay. But sometimes (when I am trying to handle things on my own) I get overwhelmed and let the pressure weigh me down. Yesterday was going to be “one of those days”. You know the ones? Rush, rush, rush. Work,…
Slavery exists today!
Friday night I had the pleasure of attending a concert with awesome music by Natalie Grant, Britt Nicole and Phil Stacey. (yes, I was loving life!) I also had the opportunity to learn about an initiative turned non-profit organization, founded by Natalie Grant, to help victims of human trafficking here in the United States and…
Perspective
I have had a rough week. Not the hardest, by any stretch of the imagination, but one of those weeks that makes you doubt your direction, crave chocolate and cry at the drop of a hat. I have snapped at my children, argued with my husband, neglected to follow up with friends that needed me,…
Adoption is forever…
I have never wanted to write this post. It is very personal and private. Some of it is not my story to tell so pardon me if I am vague in some areas. But, this event, this ugly thing that has happened that has affected the world’s view of adoption needs to be corrected. Today…
