Do you know that God's love for us is intense and never changing? God did not spare his only son in death, when he could have out, of love for you and for me. God loved his son with an intense love but he was still willing to give him up so that all of us could have a relationship with God. That's true love. If you're feeling unloved or overlooked today rest in knowing this: ... Read More »
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Parenting Fail
I'm the worst Tooth Fairy ever. That's why my husband is usually the Tooth Fairy in our house. Go ahead. Picture it. Except he doesn't wear a tutu or carry around a sparkly wand. Not that I ever did either because that would just make the rest of the worlds teeth fall out. The reason I'm a lame Tooth Fairy is because I forget to get the money. Who carries cash around with ... Read More »
We trust the God we know.
One way we get to know God is through his word. His word is alive and active. And the more we know him the more we love and trust him. Today's Attribute and focus is God is our Shield. Remember today that no matter what you face you have a God you can take refuge in. He is safe. He is strong. He can protect you. Run to him. Praise him for being your shield. Find comfort in ... Read More »
Jen Hatmaker and LifeWay Breakup
You've probably heard by now that LifeWay pulled all of Jen Hatmaker's books from their shelves and will not be selling any more of her books. I'm sharing this post because I feel like there are probably some confused Christians right now on this topic perhaps. I've had several people ask me about it in the last 4 days. I want to challenge us all to be careful to the voices we ... Read More »
Umbrella Prayers
For something to sink into my brain I have to visualize it in pretty simplistic terms. Just how I roll. So when I am talking about Umbrella Prayers I have this visual in my head of holding up an umbrella. The umbrella represents God and who he is. An attribute of God. I focus my thoughts and praise on God and who He is. Our God is vast according to scripture. There are so ... Read More »
Church Planting – we lived to tell about it.
One of the most defining seasons of life for me was when Randy and I were in our first year of ministry 19 years ago. We planted a church with 7 families in a little north Georgia town. There was no "sending church or mother church". Well everything was awesome until 5 of the 7 families left at once over a church membership issue. Like wanting to add some things like "you ... Read More »
My fave Fall decorating piece that cost $6!
Fall is my favorite time of year and decorating for it is so much fun. I'm the kind of decorator that uses the same pieces for years at a time. I get a good piece and hang on to it for decades. And it doesn't bother me but I do pick up little accessories here and there to add to the theme. This year my all time favorite find is this eye ball in the glass ... Read More »
The Calm after the Storm
That's where I feel things are now - a bit of a settling. It's been a crazy whirlwind of scary health issues in our household lately. But I praise God we are getting through it. His word and His presence has sustained and upheld us in the most powerful of ways. I saw God stretch my Mom and take her down a very difficult path. For a day or two we thought He was going to lead ... Read More »