I am constantly learning things from our children. I find that while teaching them how to handle life's uncertainties, I also find healing myself. If I can take their scenerio and find something similar in my life to apply it to; I will, and I do... often. Our morning got off to a rocky start. … Continue reading This seems small…
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Stick on love
Have you ever gotten an image in your mind of what you thought of someone before you got to know them? Like, placing a label on them without knowing their story? An example might be that you see a women at the store with children and no father walking with them; and you automatically place … Continue reading Stick on love
Gift the Gift
I had an opportunity to serve at an event that regularly sets up box trucks and goes to one of the dangerous counties in the state and feeds, clothes, encourages, and shows the love of Jesus to them. I caught myself standing back just watching everyone and I found myself with a constant smile on … Continue reading Gift the Gift
You never know
What kind of impact are you making? While traveling, we needed to switch towns, so we checked out of our hotel. Now for us to check out is a task in itself because it's us and four children plus homeschool gear and cots plus all of our daily needs. We usually have a huge cooler … Continue reading You never know
Great Job Mom/Dad!!!
So, I honestly feel like I should tell parents how important their rolls are and that your children are part of your ministry! I can't tell you how many times while I am trying to explain important issues to my children that it actually brings me to a new level in thinking. Let me explain … Continue reading Great Job Mom/Dad!!!
Sucker punch remedy
Have you ever stepped out on faith knowing God was guiding you and as soon as you do that, adversity comes your way? I had a similar thing happen today (and yes it's happened before as well). Today was different because the adversity came from an area that felt like a sucker punch to the … Continue reading Sucker punch remedy
Carpet Stain
My son spilled my full cup of coffee on our carpet one day, I tried getting up what I could when it happened but I didnt have any carpet cleaner. A few days passed and I began trying to clean the stain. I presoaked, brushed, scrubbed, dabbed it with cloth, soaked it again, scrubbed, brushed, … Continue reading Carpet Stain
Old time religion? Or faith?
Does anyone remember the song that went like this "give that old time religion, give me that old time religion." So I had a thought, what if that old time religion wasn't really religion, but old time faith instead? Let me explain, in today's society we have come to expect the things we want "right … Continue reading Old time religion? Or faith?
Find the flow
I'm not sure if you've noticed a trend on my post lately, but I'm truly struggling with direction. So as my frequent readers know, I blog about what I know best, me. I don't mind sharing my stories because I'm hopeful they would help atleast one other person. I sorta got an epiphany this afternoon. … Continue reading Find the flow
Soldier
As I sit here in my warm cozy bed fighting thoughts VS needing to be asleep, thoughts won. Let me tell you why. My thoughts kept returning about a homless vet I saw yesterday who seemed very well put together. Very nice clothes, a warm coat, and boots for warmth. I began thinking how sad … Continue reading Soldier
Sleeping Giant Arise 