The kids are in bed, the house is quiet, you finally take a moment to exhale, maybe even sink into your favorite chair. While you’re there, do you ever reflect on the accomplishments for the day…I mean truly take an account of what all has happened from the time you first opened your eyes that … [Read more…]
Month: August 2012
True Beauty
What makes a woman beautiful? Is it her smooth skin, bright eyes, and silky hair that make her attractive to others? Or is it her inner kindness, sweet spirit, and strength that makes others want to know her? We may say that inner beauty is more important than outward beauty but do we really believe … [Read more…]
When You Feel Out of Control
Don’t miss Truth or Dare, September 9th, 6-8 pm! We are going to have lots of fun and also frank discussion about specific issues that we as women struggle with at times. Jesus said, “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (John 8:32) Whether or not you think you struggle with … [Read more…]
Running in Place
“The peoples exhaust themselves for nothing.” Jeremiah 51:58 “Exhaust for nothing!” What a statement! What a contrast to “they that wait [hope] upon the LORD shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings [soar] as eagles, they shall run and not grow weary, they shall walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31 “Run with … [Read more…]
Superhuman…super moms, super women! Or…not really!
Superhuman…super moms, super women! Or…not really! “Surely God is my help; The Lord is the one who sustains me.” Psalm 54:4 Yesterday I saw a phenomenal sight while driving. It was at the Indian Lake entrance ramp onto Hwy 386. A construction worker was standing on a slope with raised arms fully extended out. … [Read more…]
An Adoption Story
Adoption has always been a priority for our family. However, we didn’t realize how quickly the Lord would call us into action. In January 2010 we found ourselves with two beautiful biological children, our daughter was six months old and our son was two years old. We had what you would call “the perfect set.” … [Read more…]
{When I’m Just a Memory}
Do you ever go through seasons of life that you think of death more often than others? I feel that I am going through those seasons more and more as I pass the “Alert” signs on 65 N/S that continue to update us on how many people have had fatal car accidents in TN this … [Read more…]
The Awe of God
“…no awe of me” Jeremiah 2:19 In an era of spectaculars—technology often replaces the miraculous. Avatars (simulated humans which act out reality) rob us of true experiences. Children ride past God’s creation, oblivious to His wonders, as they watch technological marvels on their DVD screens. Movies replace catching fireflies and watching the starry hosts of … [Read more…]
How to Get More Time with Your Family
This week, our family was given 230 extra minutes! That’s right, we have been given the gift of time. We’ve decided to use this time as if it were a classroom, a giant cloud to fall into, a locker room, an open sky, and a huge concert hall. The interesting part of all of this … [Read more…]
An Audience of One
What does the word worship mean to you? It’s often used as an adjective, as in worship service, worship music, or worship center. It’s also sometimes used as a noun: My boss gives excessive worship to his business. I like it best as a verb. It seems to me that in its truest form, worship … [Read more…]