Faith Walking
Guilty as Charged
“I am the one holding the keys to the atmosphere in our home.” ~ Terry Maxwell ~ Author of: Homeschooling with a Meek and Quiet Spirit Ouch! Does this one ever hurt? My kids are out of control and I’m the reason why! It’s an all too familiar scene. Me checking email while the kids…
Can you Find Joy in the Mundane?
Today at Faithlifts, Heather shared her hectic morning and how easy it is for her to lose her joy due to the business of life. I know this feeling all too well. Unfortunately I’ve been born with (or acquired) a negativity gene. The glass is half empty syndrome. For me joy doesn’t come naturally. I…
Need a Scripture Lift During this BUSY Holiday Season? I Do!
“Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary. So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith.” Galatians 6:9-10
Sin and Heaven According to Grace
A couple of weeks ago Grace (4 1/2) struck up a conversation about sin. Grace: “Sin is really bad.” Me: “Yes, it is.” Grace: “What’s sin?” Me: “Remember in the garden of Eden when Eve ate the apple she wasn’t supposed to.” Grace: “Yes” Me: “That’s sin. Sin is when you do something wrong. Like…
Validation and Blogging Awards
I admit it! I crave validation! From people! Though I know my true worth is NOT found in how many comments I get or if I am nominated or win a blog award. My validation is in Christ! The fact that He was willing to give his life for ME should be enough, right? I’d…
A Mother’s Pride
I’m sooo proud of Chris right now. He’s out shoveling our 80 year old neighbor’s walk while his friends are all playing in the snow in our backyard. He’s been out there for over an hour using one of these shovels. He’s asked his friends for help, but they said they’d rather play in the…
Dr. Phil, I’m Totally Confused!Updated
First Post November 20, 2006 I’ve just read some shocking information about the soon to air Dr. Phil episode on homeschooling. Don’t know if it’s true, but I plan on watching for myself to see if it is! You might want to TiVo it yourself. I wrote this earlier today and what happened tonight when…
Releasing Your New Purity Part III
Last time I left off with an analogy of being licked by a gentle lamb or roaring lion. Which lick would mean more? The Lion, of course seeing that it could kill you in one bite. “Our Lord will never be appreciated as a Lamb unless He’s first encountered as a lion? And it’s because…
Celebrating Christ Through the YearThanksgiving
Many Pilgrims came to this new land looking for religious freedoms and after a year of hardship and many deaths, they stopped to give thanks to God for his provision and bountiful harvest. So while you’re stuffing yourself full of turkey this Thanksgiving, remember all that God has given you. Also remember the Pilgrims who…
Releasing Your New Purity Part II
“The love that provides us with a new purity will never astonish us unless it’s seen against the bsackdrop of God’s raging fury toward sin. When he’s viewed almost exclusively as a God of love, we see forgiveness as just part of His job. That leaves His love with no punch for us, no fizz,…