Sometimes in life I find that I have just operated on making things work and doing what I need to do. But this week I was reminded of how desperately I need to create in order for my soul to not feel drudgery in the day to day. I want to pull out paints, pick … Continue reading A Need to Create
world changers
In the rearview mirror…
Life has its moments where you want to hold on to anything not moving and hope that everything else around you will stop spinning. Within the span of nine days our house sold, my husband interviewed, accepted a job, and we loaded a moving truck. In that order. A few days after the moving truck … Continue reading In the rearview mirror…
Anxiety or Joy
Ps 94:18-19 “When I said, ‘My foot is slipping,’ your love, O Lord, supported me. When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul.” (NIV) What supports and upholds you in your day? Sunday morning I had a choice to make from the very start. I woke up with a very poor … Continue reading Anxiety or Joy
Waiting on a Promise
Winter is long, gray, and cold. This year the winter of the north seems to have extended itself to some degree or the other throughout much of the country with the exception of maybe Alaska. The weather creates a deep longing in me for warmth. I want to go outside. I want to see green, … Continue reading Waiting on a Promise
Decisions
In last couple weeks, we have had decisions placed in our household to make. I like the easy decisions like... My child is crawling out the crib... Decision: move them to a bed. Should I get that new pair of pants... Decision: The budget is empty, done deal. My friend is sick and needs help … Continue reading Decisions
But God
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him [God], and He will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6 These popular verses ring so true, but are so difficult to walk in. I'm not sure where your Monday morning finds you, but I … Continue reading But God
Bring hope.
Sometimes in the hurry of life the beauty of the moment is forgotten. Even when the moment is a disastrous kitchen, overly-curious-into-everything toddler, homework-laden-hard-working in need of help husband, and a very tired soul - me! In the midst of the craziness that is our life - starting a new business, a toddler who still … Continue reading Bring hope.
Happy 4th!! Give Freedom.
Life, liberty, and justice for all! I am thankful to be an American citizen. It is nothing I have earned, I was born into the privilege. And I am so thankful for the many men and women who have protected American rights that we may still have freedom to worship and serve. We have so … Continue reading Happy 4th!! Give Freedom.
Family – the Change Agent
Family is important. In family, we learn how to love and relate to others. Our wall of family pictures reminds us to pray, encourage and stay in contact with our extended family. Family is the foundational block for learning what life is all about. In teaching my son about the world around him, I want … Continue reading Family – the Change Agent
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