That's my girl. Athletic shorts, heels and knife in hand getting ready to go camping..... four days before we leave because you can never be too prepared. Our whole family is going camping this weekend. This is a big deal because I'm not much of a camping chick. These last 20 years I've never once missed sleeping on the ground under a nylon triangle that supposedly protects me ... Read More »
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What does it look like to be a Christian gamer?
Okay people how are you handling online gaming with your kids when it comes to multiplayer and the multi's are using bad language? And do abbreviated cuss words count? What if your kid thinks wtf stands for watch the fox instead of something naughty? Or what if you just ignore the language altogether? At the thought of not being able to play multi player Minecraft our son ... Read More »
Fleeing from Pinterest
Okay I realize this reflects more about me than it does Pinterest but sometimes I just gotta run away from it. As in fleeing frantically like Joseph did when he was being seduced by a married woman who thought he was a hottie. This is what I have to do when Pinterest breaths down my neck with party ideas. I already love to throw a FUN party and go over board on themes but then ... Read More »
Tracing glimpses of God’s hand through a prayer journal
We sat there in our weekly Mom's In Prayer time and thanked God for blessings, answers to prayer and unexpected favors of the Lord. I found myself in awe of our son's academic week. Four 100's on tests or quizzes some of which are more difficult subjects for him. My heart was voicing the awe and surprise in it all. My prayer came out saying something about almost falling out of ... Read More »
Dare you to do this on Sunday
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Spank Me!
My Birthday Rap (chanted with off beat, out of rhythm, white girl beat box noises) Happy Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday to me! Today is my Birthday and I'm 42 years old. 42 What's new? 42 Time flew! Happy Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday to me-e-eeeee Boom! Touching, isn't it? There's more where that came from but I'll spare you. I am happy to be alive today. My ... Read More »
Our Yard Sale Saga
I am a huge sucker for having a Garage Sale. I love them. My husband? Er-uh, not so much. I understand why though. It starts when I pass by a retired piece of furniture sitting in the garage and say, "We should sell that - we need to have a garage sale this weekend." He then reminds me that you don't have a "Garage Sale" for one item. I agree. So that puts me on a mission ... Read More »
7 ways our faith can flourish in the valley
Can our faith really flourish in the face of suffering and heart ache? I mean aren't we doing good to just survive and get up in the mornings without killing someone let alone have a faith that is alive and growing? But yeah, I do think it's possible to have a faith that grows and flourishes even in the middle of suffering. Not a perfect or pure faith because that doesn't ... Read More »