Monthly Archives: May 2014

“When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick.”  Matthew 14:14 (NIV) Recently we took our littlest into the doctor.  I do fine when there for a well check or my child is “medium” sick.  However, this last visit he was lethargic, pale, and being watched toContinue reading “I am Not a Nurse”

Here’s the Noose   “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” I Peter 5:7 (NIV) Last week was difficult.  I had writing deadlines, part-time job demands, extra responsibilities and appointments, and the normal craziness of chauffeur, cook, and housekeeper. I woke up late on Tuesday and began running down the listContinue reading “Here’s the Noose”

“Keep your eyes open, hold tight to your convictions, give it all you’ve got, be resolute, and love without stopping.” I Corinthians 16: 13-14 (The Message) We had the opportunity to watch Captain Phillips as a family a few months ago.  What a great movie!  While our four-year-old dreamed of fighting bad guys in theContinue reading “I am not a Fighter”

“But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it.” Ephesians 4:7(NIV)  Yesterday we talked about three important lessons I learned from my kids.  Today I want to talk about how those lessons were learned from Jesus originally and apply to all of us. The first lesson talked about respect.  WhenContinue reading “I Learn More From My Kids – Part II”

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“The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love.” Psalm 145:8 (NIV) Last night my little one came up to me to ask me a question and I smelled Thin Mints on his breath.  I knew the only Thin Mints we had were his sister’s, ones she has received from aContinue reading “I Learn More From My Kids – Part I”

“Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth.  Blessed is the man     whose quiver is full of them…” Psalm 127: 4-5 (NIV) I’ve wanted to be a parent for as long as I can remember.  In fact, I was blessed by a special woman, Linda, who saw my “mommyContinue reading “I Didn’t Become a Parent to be Loved”

Today, on Mother’s Day, I want to take the time to honor the women in my life who have helped shape me into the person up to this point I have become. My mom: memories from childhood include lots of laughter, the gift of making work “fun,” and the overall sense of love in ourContinue reading “I Am Blessed”

“Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him.” Psalm 127:3 (NIV) One night, several months ago, I was tucking our four-year-old into bed and lovingly told him how much I enjoyed it.  “That’s my job…one of my favorite jobs,” was my reply.  Fast forward to a different night last week whenContinue reading “It’s Your Job”

“All our decisions either move us closer to God or further away from God. All it takes is one decision to move back to God.” Doug Baker Lately I’ve felt very out of balance. Yell at the kids too much.  Don’t clean the house enough. Not enough time with my husband. Wasting too much timeContinue reading “Always Moving”