Today, as a new week begins, I pray you make time for stillness ... ... [Read More]
Learning Hope {and some beautiful new jewelry from Dayspring}
14 years ago we were talking baby names. After determining we would not find out the gender of our child, we considered several options for a boy and a girl. We landed here: Caleb Scott or Casiday Hope. Hope. It's a big little word. You see, in April 1999, we sat in a doctor's office in Birmingham and were told we'd never have a child of our own. We drove home that Wednesday afternoon and headed to the mid-week services at our little church. We were hurt. And we were mad. And we really ... [Read More]
Being OK with Where You Are {book review}
When I give my "it" to God I am not setting it free to fly and let the universe decide to bring it back or not. Instead, I am surrendering my plans to a personal God who loves me and knows what is best for my heart. Being OK with Where You Are I have no idea what your "it" is ... in fact, some days I'm not even sure what mine is. I'm sure I did know, long before the laundry piled up and the pre-algebra homework lasted until bedtime. But now, somehow, I just feel like I'm treading ... [Read More]
Thoughts on Sin and Grace
{This post ended up being a lot longer than normal. Apparently I had a lot to say.} My girl is 13. She's in 8th grade. She's a cheerleader, a dancer, and in her school's Show Choir. She has a boyfriend and a cell phone. I'm sure there are those who think we are too permissive ... she, of course, thinks we are overprotective. I hope and pray we are wise and discerning. It isn't easy raising kids these days. The world is full of sex and drugs and abductions and more awful stuff then I care ... [Read More]
Be Present … Don’t Wish Today Away!
I used to think I had this mothering thing figured out. Now, most days I vacillate between trusting grace for the mistakes I've made and fighting fear for the mistakes I will make next. It's easy for me to get caught up in regret over what has already happened or to fill my head and heart with worry over what will happen next. Maybe you can relate? Every season of parenting has brought its own hilarity and conundrums. Some phases have been easier than others. But each has ended and ... [Read More]
{Sunday Scripture} Psalm 16:11
We live in a world filled with discontent and discord. Heartache and sorrow seem to abound. But as believers we have this promise we can trust ... He is sufficient and in His presence there is joy. Take time to find joy in His presence today. ... [Read More]
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