The Love I Speak of
It comes on….softly at first. Then beats the doors of my heart down every time. These words from “Love Come to Life” from Big Daddy Weave: I’ve been restless on the inside wondering about this heart of mine I’ve been desperately trying to find a way to prove that I’m
Looking for parenting resources?
The stack above was a recent {great} recommended list of parenting helps, encouragements, and guides. Any that are not listed here that you would add?? Would love any insight!
Five Minute Friday: vivid
Vivid: Her eyes are huge and vivid. Already, at two she seeks to make sure others are ok. Protects like a ferocious bear when someone in her family is hurting. She saunters through a room, smiles, and giggles. She and her four-year-old brother make our lives vivid. They enrich our
Fair Trade Friday
What is fair trade? Why does it matter? Is it really important? Many of you have asked and I felt would be helpful to you to address over a series of weeks. Over the next few months, be on the lookout for explanations of fair trade, guest posts, and more
There is only one YOU
“> There was only one Moses. One Paul. One Esther. One Ruth. There is only one YOU. God uniquely creates each of us for His glory to bring and draw others to Him. We are studying Exodus in our small group and I have been struck by how each person
Restless
So blessed by this recently: I have been reminded that I am a better mom when I am in the Word. a better wife when I shine for Him. a better person when I rest in Him. What about you? What are you learning this week?
National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
It may overwhelm you. It may be too much to think about. It may not be your thing. And that is ok. Today is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. More people are traded, tricked, and trafficking as slaves today than any other time in history. If you are not sure
Five Minute Friday (late): Roar
Roar. I heard it this week from 42,000 students at Passion2012 to end human trafficking. I watched online, I listened in stolen quiet moments. The roar of change. The roar that says “we won’t allow this anymore.” They all-42,000 of them-walked silently to the stories-high hand made of slave labor
Worth More (Part 2)
For part one of Worth More, go here. Since the days of Adam and Eve, when our sin nature began, we have had a hole in our heart to be valued. Even after eating the fruit, Adam and Eve said “we are naked” to the Lord. “Who told you that?”
Worth More (Part 1)
You are worth more than rubies. You are priceless. I saw that smirk. Priceless? Right. But YOU ARE. The Lord, the God who made you, formed you Himself, has a plan for you-not to harm you, but to prosper you-believes YOU to be priceless. I learned an invaluable lesson about