listal.com I’m guilty. I always think the grass is greener on the other side. But it never is… completely. Every yard has a few weeds and requires maintainance. How about you? What are some things in your life that you thought would make you happy but haven’t quite filled you up? Have you wanted to quit your job only to …
Filled up First
Father, I pray for my Marys today My kindred spirits wherever they may be. I pray they will breathe in your presence And be comforted by your peace. The world is hustling around us Rushing for the bargains and sales But those things are so temporary To bring happiness they will fail. The world is striving for so many things …
Joy beyond Reason
…and trust in Jesus Many are asking, ‘Who can show us any good?’ Let the light of Your face shine upon us, O Lord. You have filled my heart with greater joy than when grain and new wine abound. I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, Jesus, make me dwell in safety. Psalm 4:6-8 Greater joy …
Go Girl!
When my kids were little, one of our favorite movies was The Little Giants. Anybody remember that one? It’s a story about a little league football team made up of the kids who didn’t make the cut. Anyway, it’s your typical story of the underdog prevailing. We haven’t watched it in years. But on my morning walk the other day, …
Another Doorstep
It seemed a normal day. A routine visit to the doctors during my fifth month of pregnancy. Two weeks earlier my husband of six months had boarded a plane to fight a war. Yes, a war. Yes, you’ve done the math correctly. We conceived a baby 5 minutes after saying “I do.” And I was now a single mom “sort of” …