Yesterday I sat on my couch and listened to five children at play. They played and I sat, exhausted. A day can do that to a mom. In their game of house, one of the girls pretended to be the mom and I wondered if she was tired too. Was she worn out by the daily routine like me? Today… Read More

I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20 I want to die today …To the part of me that would rather stay busy with my… Read More

“For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.” Philippians 2:13 NLT I don’t like surprises.I’m one of those read the last page first kind of girls. I’m thrilled to know the score of the game before the final buzzer. Tell me how the movie ends (good or bad) and I’ll… Read More

Margins. I first heard about them when I learned to write. “Never write in the margins.” My teacher would say. “Margins make your paper neat and legible. They make room for mistakes and corrections. They also allow space for your teacher to write notes that will improve your writing.” And now – all these years later – I’m thinking about… Read More

Each day Jesus was teaching in the temple and each evening he went out to spend the night on the hill called the Mount of Olives, and all the people came early in the morning to hear him at the temple. Luke 21:37-38 It’s Monday morning and my mind is spinning, tossing and turning over all the things I have… Read More

Hey there! Just popped in to say “Yipee! My blog got a face lift!”. In blog world they call it a redesign. I just call it so much better! I hope you like it too. I think it looks more like me … feminine but not ultra girly, a pop of color with a touch of rustic. I’m a happy… Read More