A soul that walks on water leaves no footprints, but will make waves."
I’ve had the sewing machine out and busy lately. First I made some gifts for a little baby girl I’m excited about being here. Then I did something I’ve been meaning to do for a LONG time. A towel recovery project.
I’ve had this towel for some time…
I can’t tell you how many times I wish I could take one back. A comment that flew from my mouth had nothing to do with how I felt, it was just “something to say.”
I would venture to guess that 6 out of 10 rude comments from strangers and distant acq…
There was a silence that left my stomach in a bit of a knot after hearing those words come out of my four year old yesterday.
I recognize and appeal to you his very “four-year-old-ness” and exempt him from a life destined for sin and shame. I know…
I tiptoed out into the dark kitchen a little before 6:00 this morning and got some coffee started. There was one brownie left on the plate and I never want to see the boys fighting over something like that (that’s why all mom’s eat dessert right?) so I…
“When is that ever appropriate?”
That question rolled through my head as the receptionist at the doctor’s office held out a blow pop in front of me as an optional treat for my child. I shook my head and told her we were just about to get some lunch.…
For even though they knew God, they did not honor Him as God or give thanks, but they became futile in their speculations, and their foolish heart was darkened.
Romans 1:21
Who do you worship?
What do you worship?
We, as 21st century Americans…
In oblivion, Tom failed to mention,
That his girl had his utmost attention.
Though he never broke gaze,
He lost her in phrase,
And she thought him to lack condescension.
For Owen it came early, just a scant nine months of breathing air and he was beginning to understand authority. The light, but decisive, tap to his diapered bottom after his little back had arched and his voice had rung with anger at our insistence tha…
2011 is passing into history and we are enjoying the sunshine.
Having just arrived home last night from a great trip to Florida, in which we celebrated birthdays, Christmas and family, I am contentedly tired. I peacefully slept in my own bed last…
This is the letter I would have put in our Christmas cards this year. I thought I’d save a couple trees, but not all of them. I still sent some cards (I bought a pack of 50…if you didn’t get one it’s because I have too many cousins), I just didn’t pr…