I was rushing around my newly purchased home about a month after moving in, getting ready to have a group of women from church over.…
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Slow Learner, Patient God
My youngest daughter has a much higher tolerance for clutter than I do. As a mother I want to teach her good habits, and when…
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Psalm 130:5-6, “I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and I wait for His word. My soul waits in hope for the Lord more…
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In my Christmas newsletter I shared that I have never created a bucket list. The Bucket List is a term that began in 2007 by…
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As I sat down to write this blog, I realized I had some serious work to do. 1 Corinthians 13:4a contains just five little words…
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Psalm 31:3-4, 23-24 For you are my rock and my fortress; and for your name’s sake you lead me and guide me; you…
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“Mommy, mommy, mommy! MOMMY MOMMY!!!” As my child calls for me with increasing urgency and volume, I try to quickly finish rinsing the heavy pan…
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Every year as the Christmas season approaches, my daughters and I look forward to watching Hallmark Christmas movies. We love the romance and sparkle and…
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“And Mary said, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” Luke 1:38 “It was not a silent…
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It was one of those calls you dread as a pastor and wife. Car accident. One of your congregants. Mom of four. Younger than forty.…
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