Feb 1, 2012 | Faith
I’m wordless the Wednesday, but as I read from Job this morning this verse seemed to jump out at me. I’m praying it for you this morning. May today be a day where you don’t simply “hear” about God. May today be a day where you see Him...
Jan 31, 2012 | Faith
When Evan was a young boy, he was about as shy as they come.Hiding behind my leg when people tried to talk to him, I can remember trying to pull him around to say “hi” and finally just saying, “He is very shy.” Before he was even a teenager, he...
Jan 30, 2012 | Faith
I have received emails asking about my kids from time to time, so I thought I’d spend a little time catching you up on how they are all doing. This morning, I’ll share about Olivia since she is home and I have photographed her recently. Olivia is...
Jan 27, 2012 | Faith
Life is filled with moments worthy of anxiety. Stressful home situations, stressful jobs, health problems…………. I’ve had many anxiety-filled seasons in my life. Seasons that seemed as if they would last forever. I remember vividly the...
Jan 26, 2012 | Faith
Psalm 20 In times of trouble, may the LORD answer your cry. May the name of the God of Jacob keep you safe from all harm. May he send you help from his sanctuary and strengthen you from Jerusalem. May he remember all your gifts and look favorably on...
Jan 25, 2012 | Faith
As a teacher, I’m more than happy to help a student…… if I know they need help. As a mom, I’m thrilled to be there for my kids…….. if I know they need something. God knows everything already, but I think He longs to...
Jan 24, 2012 | Faith
Job sat in ashes, covered in boils. His children gone. Everything he worked for years to earn swept away. With a wife saying, “Curse God and die,” and friends surrounding him, Job listened to their desperate attempts to make sense of his pain as they...
Jan 23, 2012 | Faith
First, thank you for the emails, texts, and comments in response to Saturday’s post. I am taking your advice and trying many of your recommendations. I love you all so much. You make me laugh, remind me I’m normal, and give me hope!! Second, I awoke...
Jan 21, 2012 | Faith
Although a health issue like needing to find a new deodorant is not my usual topic choice, I feel the need this afternoon to share that I am definitely in search of some new magic formula. I realized this morning that you know your Saturday is somewhat...
Jan 20, 2012 | Faith
In four years of blogging, I have never used my forum to speak to my children. However, this morning I felt this nudge to say something to all four of them publicly that I believe has a lesson in it for all of us. So, I write this not so much for the...