Hi, friends! Thanks again for joining us as we walk through the book of Colossians this summer. For this week’s post, I loved having Jennifer Landrith with me to talk through how she has been “strengthened with all power according to His glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy giving thanks to the Father … [Read more…]
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Thoughts from Facing Freedom
When I arrived early for Facing Freedom on Sunday evening, I was already a little frazzled. My husband had just left home to work the night shift, I was scrambling to get my 17-month-old ready, and I still had to look presentable! The thought crossed my mind, “Life would be so much easier if I … [Read more…]
A Piece of Mom’s Heart
The back of the minivan is loaded along with the trunk of your young adult’s car and it’s time to head to the college campus once again, or maybe even for the first time. Crammed tightly into the spaces of those vehicles is everything from linens to medicines, along with the unseen piece of mom’s … [Read more…]
Fake Family
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…]
Encouragement Comes Through Streams in the Desert
“Streams in the Desert”…probably the most read book in my home. It is a 366 day devotional book first printed in 1920 and written by L.B. Cowman. Mrs. L.B. Cowman was a missionary in China and Japan between 1901 and 1917. “Streams in the Desert” was inspired both by this time, and as she looked after … [Read more…]
Preventing Burnout for Women
Our LifeWay President Dr. Thom Rainer recently posted “Twelve Ways Pastors Went form Burnout to Vision.” This post is focused on pastors, but I’d say they connect with any one of us. I have often found myself close to burnout as I’ve served my family, my church, my community. Take a look at this list Dr. … [Read more…]
All Patched Up
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…]
He Calls Me Friend
No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you. – John 15:15, NKJV This year, I am experiencing a great swell of gratitude for the … [Read more…]
The Do-Over God
Recently my husband purchased a ping pong table to provide some extra family fun. With 5 kids there is obviously a great range in skill and interest….but one thing I have noticed that all players have in common is the desire for a do-over. Caleb is the worst. My 11 year old is right there … [Read more…]
He Said “Don’t Waste My Cancer”
I was so afraid to let go. I was afraid I would lose my edge, lose my drive, and my purpose. I feared I would be “missing out” on the exciting part of life. I didn’t want to hear that things were still happening and I wasn’t a part of it all. I knew, however, … [Read more…]