2 Timothy 3:16 “All scripture is God-breathed and useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” For once he wasn’t the one being disciplined. He lingered in the doorway listening to the serious tones used on his brothers as Steve and I were deep in the middle of some serious business. Turning towards his […]
If you missed the post on Monday, start here. If you have been a reader here for awhile, you know how I feel about memories. In case you don’t know me that well yet, I’ll go ahead and tell you. I think memories are incredibly important. It’s part of the reason I wrote Seeking Christmas. […]
Adjusting the straps of his backpack, he looked over his shoulder and said, “Mom, today will be hard.” Silently, I nodded. To cover up my quiet affirmation, I threw him a quick glance and said, “Oh, but remember, only 3 more Mondays!” Mondays are always hard for him. Mondays after a long spring break are […]
Psalm 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the world. Steve and I have this little thing. This little thing where I get in a little rut and begin grumbling about all the ways I can’t keep the house clean, and […]
[box] John 13:15 I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.[/box] “I don’t understand. Why can’t I just do what I want sometimes?” The car was running, kids were loading up, coffee was filling to-go cups, and Steve and I exchanged glances as if to say, “Who […]
[box] Luke 19:40 I tell you if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out.[/box] From the moment she began to speak, I hung on every word. She stood in front of the entire congregation and shared how she had everything in life she ever desired- the beautiful house, loving marriage, healthy & vibrant kids. […]
Zechariah 4:10 “Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin.” “Mommy, when I’m a man, I want a teeny-tiny house. Because they are so cute. I don’t like big houses.” I smiled as I thought back to the first house Steve and I lived in after getting married. […]
