I love Dave Ramsey and all he has to say about money and managing it God's way. I'm serving on a team of people that are teaching the Financial Peace Bible Study for Kids this Fall and it's been really neat. The curriculum is downloadable so there's a lot of copying involved and planning but it's so worth it. What we love about this study is that it is action packed and ... Read More »
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What 44 years of life has made me thankful for
I'm turning 44 on 9/11 and I'm reflecting on the things that I'm thankful for...... Life - my Mom's OBGYN told her he could just scrape me out of her womb and "take care of" me after my Mom expressed her shock and disappointment in her pregnancy. But God.......led my Mom into a conversation with her Pastor who talked her through this decision. As she answered his questions ... Read More »
She made her own War Room
When you're a pastor's family your kids get dragged come along to places they might not normally go otherwise. PK's get a bad rap for always getting in trouble and sometimes it might have to do with the fact that they're having to sit for hours on end making the need to roll under every last pew a reality. Building a hymnal tower makes the time go by fast for a four year old ... Read More »
“One Anothering” One Another
Randy has been talking about the "one another's" in scripture lately and how as followers of Christ we are to love another, bear one another's burdens and serve one another. So much scripture in the Bible tells us how to interact with one another. And when we actually do it we're forming community and not only a safe place to be but a desirable place to be. It doesn't mean it ... Read More »
Ministry Happenings
It's the beginning of school and a million things are going on. I'm finding myself busier than ever but still making time to sit on the front porch, visit with neighbors and have my quiet time. Not something I was doing BBLC - "Before the Broken Leg Chronicles". Somehow it's all working out as I let go of my agenda. God knows my heart and is helping me be still in the midst of ... Read More »
When all hell breaks loose on Sunday morning
You are not the only one whose household can go haywire on Sunday morning before leaving church. I promise. There will be time that if it can go wrong it will go wrong on Sunday - either before you get to church or on the way to church. I'm not gloom and doom girl speaking I'm just the voice of reality. So when you show up to church and the older lady in her perfectly pressed ... Read More »
Practical cups of cold water
I share this post after having been on the receiving end of encouragement for the last month. "Cups of cold water" as Jesus puts it in Matthew 10:42, "And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward.” I am taking note of how God is using others to encourage our ... Read More »
While I’m sleeping…….
My sister came up from Atlanta this weekend to help us out on the home front since my Mom had to go back for some appointments. She has been so helpful to us and the kids love her being here. She took Sophie to McD's and had some special girl time with her. Then they went peony picking. *Insert high-pitched little girl squeal. I now am gazing at them as I type. Pink flowers ... Read More »