May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. (Psalm 19:14) It was a really bad mommy moment. But in my defense, I was worn out and in need of a nap, and she was too. As my baby girl stood at the top …
Better Than Coffee
photo by Kim Andrist Beautiful morning. Gentle, pink edged sky, Foggy presence lingering, Birds chirping—calling, A lone goose flying—calling out Like an emergency vehicle warning Oncoming traffic. Everything saturated with the morning mist, The smell of burning wood, And a puppy who just wanted to be Outside. …
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Back to School and the Armor of God
Dear Readers, I posted this earlier today, and after a very wise comment from a friend, I decided it needed some tweeking. During the tweek the entire post and comments were lost on the blog. I apologize! But here is my second attempt. Hopefully I’ve explained my thinking better!Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on …
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Stop. Drop. Look Up: Advice from a Mother of a Teenage Driver
I’ve been through this twice already. Shouldn’t it get easier? Two children have successfully learned to drive, and we all survived. Yet here I stand at the threshold of one year closer to retiring taxi duty, yet I’m filled with bitter-sweet emotions and a tad bit of worry. I don’t want to worry so… I’m choosing to stop worrying, drop to my …
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When Do You Sneak Away With God?
Spending time with Me is essential for your well-being. It is not a luxury or an option; it is a necessity. Therefore, do not feel guilty about taking time to be with Me (Jesus Calling, May 15). When my kids were very young, they were terrible sleepers. I rarely got a whole night’s sleep without interruption. Of course, it could’ve …
