Loved In Spite of Self

A mama who is loved by Jesus, her hubby, and her kids in spite of herself. My hope is that everything I share encourages, points you to Jesus, and illuminates the big love he has for you not because of who you are or what you have done but because of who He is and what He has done.

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Month: March 2018

Balm to heal the Wounded Heart

March 31, 2018March 31, 2018 / lovedinspiteofself / Leave a comment

  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

Messy Buns and Messy Lives

March 26, 2018August 27, 2018 / lovedinspiteofself / 2 Comments

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

March 21, 2018March 21, 2018 / lovedinspiteofself / Leave a comment

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

March 20, 2018June 8, 2018 / lovedinspiteofself / Leave a comment

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

March 15, 2018March 15, 2018 / lovedinspiteofself / 2 Comments

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

March 5, 2018April 9, 2018 / lovedinspiteofself / Leave a comment

  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

March 4, 2018March 4, 2018 / lovedinspiteofself / 1 Comment

  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

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