I am not the Holy Spirit

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 […]

When I Want To Have My Own Way For Once

[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 […]

When She Began Seeking Happiness

[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. […]

Why We Must Celebrate Small Beginnings

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. […]

I Feel Like Someone Is Watching Me

“Mom, do you ever feel like someone is watching you?  Sometimes I feel like I’m on tv and my friends are watching me.” I paused as memories of my childhood trickled in.  I remember sitting in my room wondering if my grandfather watched from Heaven.  I always wondered if I was on tv.  I mean, […]

When God Shows Us A Glimpse

Rarely can I look back at my life, review the story God is writing, and see chapters where life has been a day at the beach followed by a hunger for more of Christ.  The chapters of my life that have drawn me closer to him are the ones written with tear stains covering words, […]