We’ve all heard the phrase: …like an ostrich with its head buried in the sand. But did you know, Wikipedia states: Contrary to popular belief, Ostriches do not bury their heads in sand.[34] Hmmmph. Oh really. Oh the irony in the aforementioned phrase.  Who indeed has the head buried when speaking…
Thoughts on poverty distort my mind. Simply because they break my heart. I grew up in the Appalachian hills, not exactly well known for luxuries and riches. Oh, we had plenty. More than enough. Â Most folks in my town considered my parents to be wealthy. Â Food, shelter, and clothing was…
My Matthew may be landing in Africa within the next hour or so, but I just have to tell you that he didn’t have to go to an orphanage in Africa to begin his experience as a father to the fatherless. This post is dated October 10, 2010: I have…
Oh the feel of such a word! Delight. The first verse to mind: Delight yourself in the Lord and He shall give you the desires of your heart. Delighting is immersion. It is time. To delight in my soul is to be filled with joy to the uttermost possible. To…
Don’t be stingy with love or grace; act like you’re made of the stuff.- Bob Goff The last few days have brought many notes, quotes, and overall reminders of God’s grace in my life. Each time I receive a reminder of His everlasting grace, I have to think more about…
Hey there. Be sure to go visit my wonderful friends at Dayspring (In)Courage today! I have a little Valentine letter to you over there today and tomorrow. It goes something like this: Some days the Mama in us is a wee tired and the time for naps is gloriously anticipated….
At the first of this year,in lieu of Tuesday, Thursday became Bible study day as part of my weekly schedule . Â I’m so thankful for the opportunity to attend during the day while my older kids are at school, my husband is at work, and the study provides childcare for…
I just have to share this one with you. Â Since I have three kids in Upward basketball, I watched this video three times this weekend….and cried. every. time. Â I know I’m a softie, but oh the lessons we can learn from our children. Start your week with this one….
Please tell me that I am not the only parent who sees their child’s crying face and is immediately taken back to that moment in the delivery room. A precious face, all wrinkled, eyes squinting. The redness… and white pasty skin… and open mouth. The crazy resemblance of mommy and…
When January rolls around, instead of saving or pitching the Christmas cards we received, our family keeps them in a basket and pulls one out each night at dinner. Â We pray for the people who sent the card and it’s a great way to remind ourselves to pray for others!…
Just now I had this awesome thought: “I’m thankful for diapers.” And I mean, the fresh, clean ones.  Now to you, that may not seem so great…but with three in diapers, a panoramic vision flew into my mind of what it would be like… without diapers. I have to tell…
