Oh, my friends, there will be times when praying is flat out hard to do. For lots of different reasons. Sometimes it's a time issue. Other times it's the position of our hearts - weary hearts can neglect to pray or refuse to pray. But press on. Tell God you don't feel like praying and tell him where your heart hurts. Don't wait for things to be perfect to begin praying. Pray ... Read More »
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My husband grew up in a Pastor's home his entire life and it was a great experience for him. I too was so blessed to grow up in a Christian home where God was our focus and love. My love for Jesus grew and so did Randy's and we never felt like our relationship with Jesus was pushed on us or expected by our parents or outside sources. That was truly a blessing and gift from ... Read More »
The Treasure of Looking Back
One of the hardest things for me to do is to watch a movie twice. It’s hard enough for me to sit still long enough to watch a movie let alone go back and watch it again. Even the awesome classic movies can’t hold my attention long the second time around. Well, except for Elf. How can you not watch that one over and over again? Sometimes it’s easier to just keep moving ... Read More »
The Overflow of Written Prayer
Forgetfulness. I’m dealing with it these days. Recently I got to church and wondered where our son was. Nowhere to be seen. Called home and he was there. “Mom! You left me, how could you?!” Like what do I even say to that? For the last 15+ years, we have taken our kids to church every single Wednesday night. But for some reason this particular night I didn’t think anything odd ... Read More »
The Power of Written Prayer
Randy and I had been in a little church plant for about a year when something special arrived in the mailbox. Let me back up and say church planting is NOT for sissies. It’s hard stuff but it’s really awesome stuff as well. This was like any other day and I grabbed the mail and sat at the kitchen table opening mostly bills and then discovered one handwritten envelope. When I ... Read More »
How to Pray for our Children’s Future Spouse
I'll never forget our son when he was quite young talking about marrying a girl he was sweet on at the time. Of course I was having a full blown conniption fit over the conversation and started peppering him with questions like how he would pay for bills (chore money) and where would he live. I'll never forget hearing his cute little voice coming back with, "We'll live here of ... Read More »
God’s provision in unlikely places
My week had been messed with in all kinds of crazy ways and as I sat in my red chair praying to God for a stranger I'd just met I found myself praying for her provision. That he would give her exactly what she needed that day and the days to come. If you were to turn the pages of my prayer journal back you'd read where I was crying out to God to provide our own specific needs. ... Read More »
Bawling or Shouting for joy – this one thing will make a difference this school year.
It's the first week of school here - probably where you are too. Or maybe it was last week. If you sent a preschooler off to school or a K5'er then maybe you shed quite a few tears. Who knows you could have a high schooler and still be struggling on the first day. I received a SOS text from a Mom friend sending her youngest off to Kindergarten this week. She gave me ... Read More »