Good Friday can be an emotional experience. Last night when Pastor stripped the altar to complete the Maudy Thursday Service it was an emotional experience. A moment that made us pause and think. The hubby and I were able to go just the two of us last night because my beautiful sister in law … Continue reading Balm to heal the Wounded Heart
Month: March 2018
Messy Buns and Messy Lives
I love the days when I have perfect Instagram ready messy bun. If you are a mom right now you probably know what I'm talking about. Some days I can 'throw my hair up' and I look like the supposedly 'frazzled mom' on Facebook meme's, Instagram posts, and twitter feeds. Also, if you are a … Continue reading Messy Buns and Messy Lives
Chief of Sinners
Lutheran Service Book #611 This hymn writer didn't waste any time getting to the heart of it ALL. The writer puts it so simply yet it is so hard for me to wrap my head around. When we get a glimpse at the depth of our sin we get a glimpse at how big the … Continue reading Chief of Sinners
This Mama’s Verse
Parenting books line the shelves of stores, parenting articles number the billions in google searches, advice from strangers on blog forums, advice from friends and family... the list of ways to obtain information is long. Parents are on information overload. My brain just wants to shut off some days. My brain wants to say I … Continue reading This Mama’s Verse
Praying for our kids
I'm not a prayer expert. But I do pray. Sometimes praying with or for my children is overwhelming. All I can think of are doubts and questions. What am I missing? What should be my main concern to pray for them, about them, or with them? I can find hundreds of resources on Pinterest, in … Continue reading Praying for our kids
Wrestling in Church
All through bible study my two year old scream sang.Cartoons, Home, Phone. Cartoons, Home, Phone. His voice would quiet, almost to the point of sleeping but would pop his head off my shoulder as soon as he realized sleep could be in his near future. I could not get him to settle down. I … Continue reading Wrestling in Church
Come to Calvary’s Holy Mountain
The more I dive into these hymns the more I want to recommend them as a devotional resource and that is exactly what I'm going to do today. I would encourage you to go pick up a hymnal. In particular the Lutheran Service Book from Concordia publishing house. I say that because I love … Continue reading Come to Calvary’s Holy Mountain
