Last week I revealed a few of my idols. Maybe you have some of the same reoccurring idols or maybe yours are different. It does not matter what your idols are we all have them. We all have times when life is out of balance. We all have times when our hearts and minds confide … Continue reading A Life in Balance #13 (Freedom)
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Grace From the Start: Day 4 {Nov. 28th}
And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. {Genesis 12:2} 7 And he said to him, “I am the Lord who brought you out from Ur of the Chaldeans to give you this land to possess.” 8 But he said, “O Lord God, how am I … Continue reading Grace From the Start: Day 4 {Nov. 28th}
Grace From the Start: Day 1
"In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. And God said, “Let there be light.” And there was light. And God saw that … Continue reading Grace From the Start: Day 1
If I Could
Eric Church, Chris Stapelton, even Luke Bryan and Florida Georgia Line with there sparkly pants... this is my favorite music. My husband will put up with Luke Bryan because of songs like Harvest Time and Florida Georgia Line because of songs like Grow Old With me and because he loves me. Country music can sometimes … Continue reading If I Could
Friend, Your sins are forgiven.
This morning I had the opportunity to ask forgiveness from every one of my family members even the dog. Obviously our morning was not a banner one. I didn't set my alarm today. The plan was to get up with my hubby instead of having reading and getting ready in a quiet house time. Around … Continue reading Friend, Your sins are forgiven.
Living life as an Example
I have heard the phrase many times: "Preach the gospel at all times. When necessary use words." -St. Francis of Assisi It is from a long time ago. St. Francis of Assisi is attributed with saying it. It's great for our day in age when we can only tweet so many characters. It would fit … Continue reading Living life as an Example
Jesus and Kickball
Pounding his finger into his chest our oldest declared with conviction "I can kick the kickball the farthest in this family." Shortly after he added a stipulation. "Well at least of the kids in our family I can kick it the hardest and farthest." "ME, ME, I can kick it the best-est" proclaimed number three … Continue reading Jesus and Kickball
Favorite Summer Book
It is usually difficult for me to pick anything that is my favorite. I can drive my husband nuts when we are deciding where to eat. But picking my favorite book from this summer was a breeze. It wasn’t because I didn’t read good stuff. I discovered a new favorite author, Kathleen Norris. I actually … Continue reading Favorite Summer Book
That’s What It’s All About!
It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to your name, O Most High to declare your steadfast love in the morning and your faithfulness by night. Psalm 92:1-2 This is really what it is all about. Don't worry this post is not about the hokey pokey. It is not about … Continue reading That’s What It’s All About!
Mom Guilt and Jesus
Mom guilt is a real thing. Mom guilt sucks big time. Mom’s feel guilty about things that are not sin issues and sometimes mom’s have issues that are rooted in sin. We all have sin and guilt but I have never felt the weight of guilt like I have in motherhood. We feel guilty about … Continue reading Mom Guilt and Jesus
