It is my first year of homeschooling both kids and it's been an adjustment to say the least. On Wednesday Grace had a Social Studies lesson on "The Star Spangled Banner." We studied the origins and the history behind the song—which actually started out as a poem written during the War of 1812. As we … Continue reading Why I Cry
“Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.” — James 4:8 God is for all men in all places for all time. He is omniscient (all-knowing), omnipresent (ever-present, everywhere) and omnipotent (all-powerful). He told us He would never leave us or … Continue reading Draw Near
All of my life, in every season—I have a reason to sing, I have a reason to worship.(Excerpt from Desert Song ©2008 Hillsong Music Publishing) The squeaky wheel gets the grease. It's always darkest before the dawn. A rolling stone gathers no moss. Cliches—all of them. They all serve their purpose and for the most … Continue reading Reason to Rejoice
He saw me on that long ago day, when His hands and feet were nailed to that splintered tree. He knew everything there was to know about me. He knew things He wanted me to do for Him. He knew I would fail Him. I wonder how He could know everything about me and yet … Continue reading He Did it Anyway
I went to Walmart today (I know, big mistake) to fill a prescription that was supposed to be ready by 11:15am (It wasn't, but that's a story for another time.) I walked around and browsed to kill some time. As I crisscrossed through the store I passed a certain woman several times. She had the … Continue reading A Father’s Love
“Indeed the hour is coming, yes, has now come, that you will be scattered, each to his own, and you will leave me alone. And yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me. These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will … Continue reading Endurance
In view of what God has brought my family through recently, most of my postings have been what God has shown us as we walk this path were are on. The fortunate thing is—God's Word applies to every aspect of our lives. What God has revealed to help us through our loss can be reapplied … Continue reading Why Sit We Here ‘Til We Die?
We had a special speaker in church last Sunday. He spoke on being unstoppable. The things that stop us and the things that urge us to press forward. After the events of the last month I feel pretty unstoppable. But I have been stopped before. By tiny, seemingly insignificant things. The children of Israel. God … Continue reading Unstoppable
On July 8th, 2013 I was changed forever. I have experienced plenty of loss and pain in my 35 years but this was different. This pain was utterly and completely personal. Numbness with a dash of RevelationIt was a day that started with excitement and joy. My husband was making the two hour trek into … Continue reading A Day I Won’t Soon Forget
Things Pondered 