I wanted to throw my shoe at my husband. But thankfully, it’s summer and I wasn’t wearing shoes. His words had elicited a visceral response in me—my first clue that they had merit. However, the moment the words, “Do you really need to post so much?” left his mouth, I had stopped listening. We had […]
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The antidote
There are moments when God clearly speaks to your heart. Not audibly or from burning bush or anything, but gently and quietly and straight to your heart. Today was one of those days. You see, I have been plagued with fear. Shocker right! If you’ve followed my blog for any length of time you know […]
Don't Worry Be Happy
My son has recently discovered the old classic “Don’t Worry Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin. Don’t you love it when your kids find “your” music entertaining! He has been blasting the laid back mantra of Mr. McFerrin all throughout our house. And when a music device is not within reach, he loudly whistles the tune. […]
To my son the night before you become a teenager
I pause to watch you while you sleep just as I have done almost every night since you came into this world. The bed that once seemed to swallow you, now can barely contain you. I stand riveted to the side of your bed as flashes of your precious life flash before my eyes. The […]
In Search of JOY
“Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.” Psalm 42:5 I can be cruising through life with a smile on my face and a song in my heart and then BAM! Party over. What causes such […]