I read some great books in 2017 and wanted to share about one of them today. Free of Me by Sharon Hodde Miller is a brilliantly deep yet practical book to read. I'll be honest, it's not an easy read because she hits on some hard areas that can sneak up on us if we're not careful. But exposure to what is keeping us from a closer relationship to Jesus is a good thing. Sharon ... Read More »
How to Pray for our Children’s Future Spouse
I'll never forget our son when he was quite young talking about marrying a girl he was sweet on at the time. Of course I was having a full blown conniption fit over the conversation and started peppering him with questions like how he would pay for bills (chore money) and where would he live. I'll never forget hearing his cute little voice coming back with, "We'll live here of ... Read More »
On Kissing Santa’s Armpit…
Our teenage son is getting to write an essay every time he gets a not-s0-great report from the Orthodontist ie: not wearing his rubber bands. He's also getting the opportunity to save his money to start paying for any Ortho visits that don't produce a good report. What I love about Mitchell is his easy going disposition even when facing opposition. His humor keeps us going ... Read More »
Much needed laughter
You know sometimes you just gotta rare back and laugh your head off. And last night we got to do just that as a family. Nothing fancy for dinner but we used our Christmas china and ate in the dining room. After dinner we tried to play a new to us board game - "Clue". Whatever! That game was so stinking hard to figure out that we played our own version of it that lasted about ... Read More »
God’s provision in unlikely places
My week had been messed with in all kinds of crazy ways and as I sat in my red chair praying to God for a stranger I'd just met I found myself praying for her provision. That he would give her exactly what she needed that day and the days to come. If you were to turn the pages of my prayer journal back you'd read where I was crying out to God to provide our own specific needs. ... Read More »
What that woman walking down the street taught me…
My friend and I were on the way to a coffee shop in town to catch up and reconnect. We'd tried several times before and either sickness or schedules prevented us. This particular morning I texted her knowing I didn't have time for coffee but also trying to practice the discipline of biblical friendship. I texted and she said Yes. So we're about 1 mile into our short trip to ... Read More »
Ya’ll I got freed!
Every year for the last seven I've made a fabulous frozen punch for our church open house. It's a grand recipe I got from a friend years ago but it is extremely time intensive. I borrow a large stock pot from the church every year to make it.... you dissolve stuff and add a million ingredients and then pour up into a thousand ice trays because I quadruple the recipe. I've never ... Read More »
Cultivate what Matters – Lara Casey
Hey ya'll - are you super excited that a brand stinking new-never-been-here-before year is right around the corner? I am. I love me a New Year and New Beginnings - probably because I mess up so bad and it's a great fresh start for me every single year. Whoo-hoo!! I wanted to post about this planner because I simply love it. I've spent the last few weeks evaluating and making ... Read More »