Posted in Friendship, Life, Trials, tagged birth, death, Friendship on March 18, 2008 | 5 Comments »
The 18th of March, 2008.
My two best friends from college, Tara and Joni, will each remember this day for the rest of their lives. For one, the day was marked by death, while for the other, birth. I was honored to hold one’s hand in person, and yet both in prayer.
My friend, [...]
Posted in Bible, Christian Life, Church, Life, Ministry, Spiritual Formation, tagged Running the race, spiritual discipline on February 22, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I often complain about being out of shape. I have a myriad of excuses for why I find myself gasping for breath on a hike with my long-legged husband or taking an occasional jog with a friend. It’s not that I don’t exercise; I do. In fact, I made it through an [...]
Posted in Children, Christ, Christian Life, Faith, Family, Life, Parenting, Trials, tagged Chronicles of Narnia, Faith, toddlers, Trials, trusting God on February 11, 2008 | 2 Comments »
The day is winding down now. We made it through school, though I slept for part of the day fighting a fever while Troy filled in for me. In the midst of the chaos of Monday tasks and household malaise, Judah surreptitiously found his way unnoticed downstairs to wreak havoc. Eighteen months [...]
Posted in Christian Life, Life, tagged enouragement, fatigue, Sickness on February 10, 2008 | 3 Comments »
I hate to be sick. Coughing, shivering, sinus pressure, achiness, fatigue of body, fatigue of mind…do I sound like an Advil commercial yet? My first response is to buck up under it, and press on through with laundry, dishes, projects, and the endless list of concerns waiting to be addressed. But all [...]
Posted in Bible, Christ, Christian Life, Church, Faith, Life, Spiritual Formation, tagged Beatitudes, Christmas, happiness, joy, kingdom of heaven on December 13, 2007 | 3 Comments »
Contrary to the images of warmth, family, and laughter one might see on television ads around this time of year, the holidays are often a time of sadness for some people. I have, for most of my life, been one of those people. The pandemonium of finding the “perfect” gift, of expressing how [...]
Posted in Faith, Life, Marriage, Trials, tagged death, Faith, grief, hope, Loss, mourning, sovereignty, tragedy on November 30, 2007 | No Comments »
Grieving. I have far less experience than some with the process. For a woman of many words, my lips fall silent here in the midst of sympathy, sadness, and grief. Our dear friends have lost someone very special this week. The Lord gives and the Lord takes away. I can’t [...]
Posted in Christian Life, Family, Home, Life, Spiritual Formation, Trials, tagged discipline, Housecleaining, spiritual renewal on November 27, 2007 | 1 Comment »
I’ve always felt that your home is like your soul. You take care of your house often in the same manner as you care for yourself spiritually. Some of us react, rather than prevent, always doing laundry because there are no more socks and not as result of routine. I think these [...]
Posted in Bible, Children, Christ, Christian Life, Family, Home, Homeschooling, Life, Motherhood, Parenting on October 29, 2007 | 1 Comment »
N is for Nagging.
May I encourage you—don’t do it. Nagging is continuous urging to the point of irritation. When has that ever produced the results or the attitude we desire in our children? This is how I try to lead my children to obedience:
1. Assess what I’m asking for. Is [...]
Posted in Bible, Christ, Christian Life, Faith, Family, Friendship, Life, Spiritual Formation, Trials on October 26, 2007 | No Comments »
Taking pause from the ABC’s, I must spend a moment to respond to what the Lord is teaching me on the gift of reconciliation…
There is no feeling like the punched-in-the-stomach pangs of knowing someone is angry with you. Equally as painful is being angry yourself while having an unresolved conflict with someone you care [...]
Posted in Children, Christian Life, Family, Life, Motherhood, Parenting on October 21, 2007 | No Comments »
A is for Apologize.
The prerequisite for parenthood is not perfection. Far from it! Being a mom has highlighted some of my worst propensities and attitudes. Yet, somehow, we struggle as moms to apologize and ask forgiveness of our children. We seem to forget that authority is earned and not merely demanded. [...]
, and am enjoying the opportunity to teach and disciple my children at home. When not busy with family, I love to paint, sew, garden, host teas, cook, play the piano, mentor younger ladies, and redecorate my girlfriends' homes.
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