It’s noon. I get a distress call from a sweet friend asking for prayer and counsel about some things her daughter is going through. And now, just a few hours later I find myself sharing her distress as the floors seems to drop out and all of a sudden I am in my own “teen” … [Read more…]
For all you moms who sometimes wonder if you’re getting it right…and pretty sure you aren’t lots of times—this is for you…if you’ve ever felt like you were losing the battle of the wills, or what in the world you ever did to deserve that kind of behavior???, or “will these kids ever stop fighting … [Read more…]
“The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot. The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance.” Psalm 16:5-6 Psalm 16 hands down stands out as one of my favorite Psalms in all the Psalter. The beautiful truths it contains are enough to satisfy … [Read more…]
Have you ever felt like you were in the belly of the whale? Me too. Except my whale was the floor boards of my closet with the lights off. I was going through a very difficult time and found myself, a mother of 5, in my only hidden place – the master closet. I was … [Read more…]
Wake up, my heart! Wake up, O lyre and harp! I will wake the dawn with my song. Psalm 57:8, NLT Everyday, sunrise announces the promise of all that is new, fresh, and forward. It’s amazing how early in the morning the reception between here and heaven is wide open and remarkably clear. When you … [Read more…]
Do you ever struggle remaining attached to the vine? Is consistency in your prayer life difficult? I received this devotional last week from AnGel ministries. It was a WORD for me! Hope it will be an encouragement for you too! Remain in Me. ~John 15:4a Til He Shouts, Julie We’d love to visit you … [Read more…]
When you became a believer, did you think it would be easy? I am not sure I thought it would be easy, but I sure didn’t think it would be as hard as it’s been! I mean, we’re following Christ…why would that be anything but blessed all the time? Truly, the Christian journey has been … [Read more…]
Some time ago I read the book, The Butterfly Effect, by Andy Andrews, at a work team retreat and as an assignment from our director. It only took about 20-30 minutes to read and the question we were to respond to is the title of this post. Does my life really matter? The author shares … [Read more…]
Welcome to our new blog! We are excited about having a format where women can come to find encouragement, laughter, new recipes, and other fun things! Whatever stage of life we find ourselves: single or married, widowed or divorced, working mom or stay at home mom, athletic or artsy, out going or shy, young, middle … [Read more…]
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