what am I saying?

In our small group last night we talked about the power of words. There is no shortage of scripture on this subject.  Throughout the Bible we are warned of the dangers of the tongue. In James the tongue is compared to the rudder of a ship, a bit in the mouth of an animal, and a spark that sets a forest ablaze. I began to [...]

a new life

This week I learned that a young couple at our church is expecting their first child. I always feel a little ache in my heart when I hear that kind of news. Of course it is a wonderful thing, but the changes and challenges that lie ahead of this couple are immense. It reminds me of a [...]

ranting about greeting cards

My brother’s birthday is this week. He has one of those unfortunate December birthdays that frequently get lost in the hustle and bustle of Christmas. This year I just barely remembered it soon enough to get a card to him on time, so last night I found myself browsing the greeting card aisle at Kroger.
I really [...]

thankfulness tree

Okay, so I’m a little late with the Thanksgiving post. I hoped to have a chance to blog last week, but the time got away from me. For the last three years I have hosted the dinner for our family, and somehow I always underestimate how exhausting it will be.
I was very happy to introduce a [...]

bless it forward

It has been harder than I thought to find someone to bless this week. First of all, I have to actually leave the house. With three boys, I don’t get out much. I try to save all my errands for a time when my husband can help with the kids. Second, if you are going [...]

a Sunday like no other

Yesterday was probably one of the most emotionally challenging Sundays I’ve experienced in a while. Early in the service they announced that we were going to be planting a new church, and that our worship leader would be leaving to fill the role as the new pastor. I have to be honest, my first reaction [...]

a buffet of toast

The boys don’t really have a lot of choices when it comes to mealtimes. For dinner, they get to eat what I fix, whether they like it or not (and usually they don’t). Our lunches rarely stray from the standard PB&J. So, I try to give them a little leeway when it comes to breakfast. I don’t [...]

the words of the teacher, chapters 3-6

In these chapters, the teacher continues his appraisal of the human condition. He uncovers a variety of “grievous evils” and more of life that is meaningless.

listmaker, listmaker, make me a list

I have a confession…
I make lists. I make lists compulsively. God built me with an insatiable desire for organization, but just for fun, he left out the necessary mental capacity to go along with it. I am so scatterbrained, listmaking is the only way I can get anything done. I start most days with a list of my goals [...]

happy birthday

Today is my husband’s birthday. He’s never been excited about birthdays, particularly his own. I think he underestimates how special he really is to our family. In the hectic rush of every day, I don’t think he realizes how much we love him. He gets to see the kids and the dog rush to greet him when he [...]