Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving present your request to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. …
Laying Down My Agenda For God’s Gives New Purpose
It’s that time of year again. Time to buy spiral notebooks, pencils, and purchase those new shoes for school. I grieved the start of school because I totally missed teaching. I had traded my lesson-planner and professional outfits for a crying baby and a t-shirt with spit-up on it. I knew I was beyond blessed as I held my new …
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Between His Shoulders
Let the beloved of the Lord rest secure in Him, for He sheilds him all day long, and the one the Lord loves rests between His shoulders. Deuteronomy 33:12 Rest. How we need it. We live in a busy world bombarded by all of the things invented to make our lives easier but instead have made us busy. But rest …
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Friday Faith/Trust
Update on puppy: He slept in his crate last night. Lauren took the midnight shift potty-break. I took the 5am. The cat is still spooked, but no longer looks like she is going to eat him. Drew is still breathing. But the pup has no name; nothing has fit yet. I’m still a little shocked at this scenario. And thankful. Maybe I …
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Character Building
“No one is born either naturally or supernaturally with character; it must be developed. Nor are we born with habits–we have to form Godly habits on the basis of the new life God has placed in us. We are not to be seen as God’s perfect, bright shining example, but to be seen as the everyday essence of ordinary life exhibiting …
