No more complaining…

about laundry. a friend that recently returned from some time in North Africa was rejoicing this week over how fun laundry was. After she quit laughing at my twisted face, thinking of those two words together ‘laundry’ and ‘rejoicing’ she explained: Where she lives (with her husband and two year

Help for kids in AL

If you have wondered (and prayed) how you can help the children that have survived the tornadoes and damage in AL, here is your chance: http://kids4al.com/. It is an amazing ministry that allows you to impact children and families in a time where they need it most. They need encouragement

He’s Cheering…Hang on

The last few weeks have had several dear people in my life walking through challenging times. I keep thinking about a variance of a post I have written before, but adding to it based on recent study in 1 Kings. Looking at both Joseph (Gen 40) and Elijah (1 Kings) you

Next steps. Are you taking them?

Amazing challenges this week from our church missions conference. The one that hit me the most was from the missionary that our small group spent the week with, Tim Milner. The Epic Church in San Fransisco is doing some amazing things and the Lord is working there. A core practice

Starting: One Thousand Gifts

I am so excited about this book!! You still have time to join if you want to read and join along with hundreds of others. Get information about the reading plan, videos from Ann Voskamp, and more here. If you think you might be “too” far behind before you even

Community and Deeper Still

I love community. I have been blesseed so much this past year by viral community (blogs) and the encouragement they bring. The Lord has provided the opportunity for me to go to Deeper Still and I am so excited. I am excited about the refreshing opportunity, being with women, the

God is Good (Rick Warren)

I read this today from Rick Warren and I wanted to pass it on. God is Good. Your prayers have an impact by Rick Warren “God hears us whenever we ask Him and we know also that He gives us what we ask from Him.” 1 John 5:15 (GNT) Prayer

Awake My Soul

I have had Chris Tomlin’s “Awake My Soul” song in my head all day. It has convicted me that I really need more of Him and less of me. I have not been good at that lately. For You and You alone Awake my soul, awake my soul and sing

Broken relationships

Have you ever had broken relationships? Ones that seemed beyond repair? I read this excellent post from Proverbs 31 Ministries that really challenged me about broken relationships and the key to making sure they don’t own you. I have long thought that broken relationships are like a crack in the

A full day

It has just been a full day. I am overwhelmed in two ways: 1. By the amount of prayer requests, concerns, challenges, etc. that have floated around today. 2. By His mercy and compassion for each of those who have concerns, challenges, and requests. As the day wore on, I