Tests don't bother me. I'm a student at heart ... I love studying, taking notes, reviewing what I've read ... and even reading the extra reading material. (Skip the nerdy comments, I already know.) But there is a test that I desperately want to pass ... the thought test. This test is administered by God Himself, often at my own request. In the second half of Psalm 139:23, David writes, "Test me and know my anxious thoughts." That cuts me deep ... every. single. time. For I am the queen ... [Read More]
Lord, Know my Heart
Often I find myself longing for more ... more time with Scott, more desire to eat right and exercise, more patience with Casiday ... and more of Christ. I echo the words of His cousin, John, "I must decrease so He can increase." How I yearn for the world to see Him and not me ... and yet I find that a most difficult task. God's Word, though, is full of wisdom in this pursuit. Time and again I find myself praying the words of David from Psalm 139 ... "Search me, O God, and know my heart" (v. ... [Read More]
My Marriage Toolbox
It's amazing how much easier it is to do a job well when you have the right tools. I was thinking about what "tools" I keep in my marriage toolbox ... those things I use to sharpen and smooth and adjust myself in this relationship. And, since I'm the kind of girl who likes to share with my friends, I thought I'd give you a peek inside my marriage toolbox. 1. Sharpening tools ~ These are the things that keep me focused in the right direction. I make it a habit to read on marriage regularly. ... [Read More]
Marriage is Hard
{Today you get to meet someone so very special to me! Pattie was my RA my very 1st semester at Southwest Baptist University ... she was the first person I met when I got to SBU and has been a wonderful friend, encourager, and support over the years. Thank you, Pattie, for being so sweet to a scared little girl from Oklahoma 20 years ago ... and for being an incredible friend all these years!} I originally wrote this article for Wives of Faith, a ministry for military spouses. When Teri Lynne ... [Read More]
4 Ideas for Marriage: Keep It …
This year Scott and I celebrated our 13th anniversary. He is truly the happily in my ever after (I even wrote a whole long blog about how amazing he is). But, after thirteen years of marriage I can honestly say there are a lot of things I am still uncertain about. I still can’t always tell when my sweet husband is being exceptionally quiet because he’s mad about something or worried or just plain tired. I am consistently unsure of what to get him for his birthday, Christmas and Father’s Day. ... [Read More]
The Splendor of Gray Hair
(Our "Young at Heart" group last year on our annual fall trip. At the Black Bear Jamboree in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.) Tuesday mornings are one of my favorite times of the week. One of Scott's many roles as Associate Pastor at our church is senior adult ministry. And, on Tuesdays, he leads a Bible study for our "Young at Heart" group. It is a precious time ... we usually have around 20 or so ... and we sing from the hymnal. Some of you may wonder why that is worthy of noting but we are one ... [Read More]
