Jesus Wept. John 11:35 I just returned from my very first trip to Haiti. I had all those who had gone before me try to tell me what it would be like. I thought I was prepared. I couldn’t have been more wrong. We drove up to the orphanage on Sunday morning for worship. I … [Read more…]
For my 45th birthday my family surprised me with an extremely unusual gift. They presented me with a certificate for a tandem sky dive. After the initial shock and wondering if they were trying to get rid of me, I have to admit I was thoroughly excited. I’m a wee bit of an adrenaline junky … [Read more…]
And so you are no longer called outcasts and wanderers but citizens with God’s people, members of God’s holy family, and residents of His household. (Ephesians 2:19) I’m going to start off this blog with a confession. I had already written the blog, saved it, but for some reason didn’t send it. Now I know why. … [Read more…]
I LOVE baseball and softball. Both my daughters played softball – one a pitcher and one a catcher. Many a night I sat directly behind home plate (yes the umps needed my help) and watched the girls play. Softball is a game of signs. The catcher gives the sign to the pitcher of which pitch … [Read more…]
I have this fabulous pair of Levi’s that I got when my oldest daughter was in high school. That was 10 years ago and I can’t let them go. Recently I looked down to see my knees peeking through the worn threads of these beloved jeans. Seeking a remedy without having to trash my favorite … [Read more…]
All my life I’ve heard the great commission. I knew what it said and what we were supposed to do, but honestly thought if I went to church on Sunday, taught a class and if someone happened into our little group who didn’t know Jesus, I had done my job. Of course I went on … [Read more…]
anything???? Anything? Anything. ANYTHING! A few weeks ago I read a post here called Take the Journey written by Jennifer Mills (check it out) talking about her life-changing experience after reading the book Anything by Jennie Allen. I was feeling a little bit stale myself, so I was intrigued. I was literally born and raised … [Read more…]
But the greatest among you shall be your servant. Matthew 23:11 I’m frustrated. We are in desperate need of volunteers in every area of our church and no one seems to want to step up to the plate. I’m so very tired of hearing the same old excuses every week. You think you’re not talented … [Read more…]
Our oldest daughter was lucky enough to get an internship while in college at a church in Birmingham and consequently they hired her after graduation. We immediately dubbed her our “Professional Christian”. Her response (she’s so witty) was “Mom, somebody’s got to get you into heaven.” Oh how I wish it were that easy. How … [Read more…]
(steps onto soapbox)…OK, Ladies! Buckle up, because I’m about to make some of you uncomfortable – some of you are going to squirm and frankly, I don’t care. Go ahead and take deep breaths because here it goes… it’s time to talk about sex. Yep, I said it – Sex. Many of you have young … [Read more…]
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