Hi friends - this post is to share where we're coming from on two movies Christians are talking about right now. We might land in different places on one or both of the topics and it's okay to do that. It's the beauty of respect within community. I read the Shack when it first came out but have not seen the movie. I've watched a few interviews with the author to better ... Read More »
2 simple & transforming Bible study techniques
So let's admit that sometimes we open up scripture and are like, "ummmm what did I just read?" We go away confused or bored. Been there done that. I learned something from John Piper that has helped me and I want to share it with you. Every morning he gets out of bed and gets on his knees and prays these three verses. He calls them the I.O.U's. Instruct - "I will instruct ... Read More »
Girls Beach Weekend
This weekend I got to go the beach and meet an amazing group of ladies. "Girls Beach Weekend" has put on a Christian retreat for the last 3 years for their girlfriends and any woman interested in the Triangle area. They do it at The Southern Baptist Conference Site in Oak Island, NC. A beautiful facility. They asked me to speak on Lingering in God's Word through Bible ... Read More »
Why Umbrella Prayers…
"Umbrella Prayers" are changing the way I pray. When we start with WHO our God is in prayer and then bring up under him our needs, requests and worries it does something amazing. It doesn't always change the circumstances, although sometimes it does, but it does change our perspective. Coming to God first in acknowledgement and in praise of who he is gives us a stability and a ... Read More »
When they grow up before your eyes
Slow down baby girl. She's 10 going on 15 and we struggle to keep the little inside her. It's a Mama's battle yet priviledge to step out of the way and let them grow up yet provide instruction and training while still nurturing. I don't always do it well. I swing from one end of the pendulum to the next at times. One moment I'm almost letting her talk me into wearing a dress ... Read More »
Granny Gertrude ate lunch with my kids at school
I've always been told you need to have a variety of parenting tools in your back pocket. Meaning you can't always whip out the same old "grounded from electronics" or "no car this weekend." So I consider my most recent creative parenting tool quite a success. Of course my kids don't see it that way but maybe one day they will. I take Spirit Week seriously at our kids ... Read More »
The gift of story
It’s always a gift to me when someone is willing to share his or her story with me. We all have a story inside of us and until we take our last breath our story is still unfolding. I’m a firm believer in the importance of sharing our stories with one another. It’s how we gain perspective and learn to appreciate differences in other people. God is the author of every story and ... Read More »
Infertility, Miscarriage, Still Birth and Abortion Support
Infertility, miscarriage, still birth and abortion are hard topics with deep, unique wounds associated with each. We have experienced infertility and miscarriage and those were difficult days. I had a miscarraige very early in a pregnancy that resulted from IVF. My Doctor explained early on that my HCG levels were not normal and that the pregnancy would end naturally. Instead ... Read More »