Just because you turned 15 and are learning to drive doesn't mean......... you're too old for swords...... or good old fashioned backyard fun...... or for talks with your Dad at the fence line...... or for praying over your sister..... Mitchell - you are a good kid. We know we're your parents and all that stuff but you really are kind hearted, funny, smart and ... Read More »
Things I learned in March – Looking Back
Bible Journaling really does help me "linger longer" and Illustrated Faith has cool stuff. These Bible Study Resources have proven to be really awesome the last few weeks at our church: Brave Girl by Jen Hatmaker. A study for tween/teen girls. Our teen girls and their Moms are doing this study in two different classes of course because how not cool to have Mom attend ... Read More »
When manly doesn’t feel manly
I love it when other people come alongside our kids and speak truth into them. Sometimes it takes hearing things from someone else for it to take deeper root. This week Mitchell was fortunate enough to have a mentor of his pour a small but powerful nugget of truth into his life. When Mitchell was asked by his little sister and her friend to cover their lemonade stand on our ... Read More »
I’m pretty sure God bought lemonade yesterday.
I'm still in awe at what God did today through two 3rd graders who decided to work a lemonade stand. Together they decided to they wanted to give a portion of what they earned to a girl named Emma who is fighting Cystic Fibrosis. Jace and Sophie's 3rd grade class are sending Emma a "sunshine basket" next month and they wanted to buy her something really special to put in the ... Read More »
Love Is: Simple & Creative Acts of Kindness
No need to bleep this "bomb" out because it's a Love Bomb! A jar filled with encouraging notes, scriptures and positive uplifting words to someone in need of encouraging. I love this idea. Maybe it's someone in the hospital or homebound. This is a creative simple idea of loving someone well. One family made this banner and hung it on their neighbor's house when they ... Read More »
Love Is: Sharing prayer with others – Part 3
This morning I received a text from a praying friend. She told me 5 specific ways she was praying for me on behalf of my sister who is having some serious health issues. There is no greater gift one can give to a person than sharing the Gospel with them and praying for them. That's what Love is. Love is praying spontaneously with someone....even surprising yourself! Love is ... Read More »
Love Is: Making Pillowcases – Part 2
Today's story of what "Love is" comes from a dear woman of faith. Joy's story will bless your soul and make you want to whip out your needle and thread even if you did fail your sewing class as a Home Economics minor (was really close to being true for me). Love through a pillowcase! In December 2006, my 23 year old son had brain surgery and was diagnosed with Stage IV brain ... Read More »
Love Is: Part 1
Today begins a series called "Love is." What does love look like when its fleshed out? Maybe you've been on the giving end of extending love and maybe you've been on the receiving end. I hope yes to both. Either way - would you be willing to share it with us? I'd love it. A picture to accompany would be awesome but not necessary. When have you experienced the love of Jesus ... Read More »